Enrollment
188
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 550007703047 Charter school
United Community Center Acosta Middle School — Milwaukee, WI
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.
👥 Class size 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: United Community Center Inc. · Wisconsin
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9:1
vs 15.1:1 Wisconsin avg
-40% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
United Community Center Acosta Middle School reports 188 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 21.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 40% below the Wisconsin state mean of 15.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 43% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 69.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 79% above the Wisconsin average and 33% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 188 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 62.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How United Community Center Acosta Middle School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Wisconsin state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9:1 | ▼ 40% | 15.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.1% | ▲ 79% | 38.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 188 | top 29% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
69.1%
free-lunch eligible
— 79% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9:1
students per teacher
— 40% below state mean
Top 4% in Wisconsin — lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
62.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals 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
Enrollment 188 Top 29% in Wisconsin — larger than 71% of 2,205 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 21.0
Students per teacher 9:1 -40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 69.1% +79% vs state
NCES ID 550007703047
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 188:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 62.8%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 5
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,364
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
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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 40% lower than the Wisconsin average of 15.1:1 and 43% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a student body 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 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.