Enrollment
188
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Milwaukee, WI
United Community Center Acosta Middle School
Federal NCES profile for United Community Center Acosta Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550007703047Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
United Community Center Acosta Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Wisconsin schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #10 of 10
- middle schools in Milwaukee · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 69.1%
- free-lunch eligible
United Community Center Acosta Middle School has class sizes smaller than 94% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, United Community Center Acosta Middle School ranks #10 of 10 middle schools in Milwaukee, WI.
School address
District: United Community Center Inc. · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550007703047 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.1%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+79% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How United Community Center Acosta Middle School compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at United Community Center Acosta Middle School
United Community Center Acosta Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized charter middle school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, enrolling 188 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9:1, United Community Center Acosta Middle School is leaner than roughly 94% of Wisconsin schools and 38% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 69.1% of students qualify for free meals, 79% above the Wisconsin average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 188 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 83 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #53.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (99% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 2/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 188 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 62.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Milwaukee's middle schools, it stands alongside Wedgewood Park School (541 students): United Community Center Acosta Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (9:1 vs 12.6:1).
Its district, United Community Center Inc., also runs Bruce Guadalupe (1,364 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How United Community Center Acosta Middle School compares
United Community Center Acosta Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9:1 | ▼ 38% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.1% | ▲ 79% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 188 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
188
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
69.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 6% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
62.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 188 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 98.9%
African American 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.2, United Community Center Acosta Middle School is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
How United Community Center Acosta Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Guadalupe | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to United Community Center Acosta Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,364
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle schools in Milwaukee
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Wedgewood Park School
Standard public school
541 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Morse Mid
Standard public school
383 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Audubon Technology and Communication Middle
Standard public school
345 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Middle
Standard public school
309 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Middle
Standard public school
270 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Carmen Middle School South
Standard public school
191 students 5.2:1 students per teacher
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~188 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about United Community Center Acosta Middle School
How many students attend United Community Center Acosta Middle School?
United Community Center Acosta Middle School has 188 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Milwaukee, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at United Community Center Acosta Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at United Community Center Acosta Middle School is 9:1, which is 38% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 43% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at United Community Center Acosta Middle School?
69.1% of students at United Community Center Acosta Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of United Community Center Acosta Middle School?
The largest demographic group at United Community Center Acosta Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 98.9% of enrollment, in Milwaukee, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for United Community Center Acosta Middle School?
United Community Center Acosta Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does United Community Center Acosta Middle School rank among middle schools in Milwaukee?
By Resource Investment Index, United Community Center Acosta Middle School ranks #10 of 10 middle schools in Milwaukee, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Milwaukee on the city page.
Is United Community Center Acosta Middle School a good school?
United Community Center Acosta Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Wisconsin schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in United Community Center Inc.?
Besides United Community Center Acosta Middle School, United Community Center Inc. also operates Bruce Guadalupe (1,364 students). See the United Community Center Inc. district page for the complete list.
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