Achievement Center (Closed 2016)

Serving 51 students in grades 6-12, Achievement Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 52%).
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
51 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WI)
(14-15)
≤20%
44%
(14-15)
≤20%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
90%
9%
White
4%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.19
(14-15)
<50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
37%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% WI state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Achievement Center?
The graduation rate of Achievement Center is 50%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 87%.
How many students attend Achievement Center?
51 students attend Achievement Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Achievement Center students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Achievement Center offer ?
Achievement Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Achievement Center part of?
Achievement Center is part of Milwaukee School District.

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