Serving 180 students in grades 6-8, United Community Center Acosta Middle School 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 is 15-19% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 180 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
United Community Center Acosta Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
United Community Center Acosta Middle School's student population of 180 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
180 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
United Community Center Acosta Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of United Community Center Acosta Middle School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1702 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
96%
14%
Black
1%
9%
White
2%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is United Community Center Acosta Middle School's ranking?
United Community Center Acosta Middle School is ranked #1702 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are United Community Center Acosta Middle School often compared to?
United Community Center Acosta Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like School Of Technology And Arts Ii, School Of Options And Applied Research Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend United Community Center Acosta Middle School?
180 students attend United Community Center Acosta Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of United Community Center Acosta Middle School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of United Community Center Acosta Middle School?
United Community Center Acosta Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does United Community Center Acosta Middle School offer ?
United Community Center Acosta Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is United Community Center Acosta Middle School part of?
United Community Center Acosta Middle School is part of United Community Center Inc School District.
In what neighborhood is United Community Center Acosta Middle School located?
United Community Center Acosta Middle School is located in the Walkers Point neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI. There are 4 other public schools located in Walkers Point.
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