The top reported proficiency rate is 50% in Social studies. The lowest is 37% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on United Community Center Inc
United Community Center Inc is an independent charter district in Milwaukee County serving preschool through eighth grade. It operates two schools: Bruce Guadalupe and United Community Center Acosta Middle School. Because the district does not include high school grades, there is no graduation rate to report and no data on advanced coursework, career pathways, or dual-credit programs.
The student body is predominantly Hispanic, representing the large majority of the district’s enrollment, with small shares of white, Black, Asian, and multiracial students. Information on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, receive special education services, or are classified as English learners was not available in the data provided. A parent or resident who wants to understand the level of economic diversity or the extent of language support programs would need to follow up directly with the district.
On the Wisconsin Forward assessments, proficiency rates varied across grade levels and subjects. In mathematics, results ranged from the high side of the tested grades to below the midpoint, and in English language arts the pattern was similar, with some grades showing proficiency rates around the middle of the pack and others somewhat lower. Science and social studies results were available for grades four and eight; social studies proficiency was close to the midpoint of the grade-level range, while science was lower. When all tested subjects and grades are combined into a single proficiency index, the district’s overall score places it above the midpoint among Milwaukee County’s districts. That means academic performance, as measured by state tests, is somewhat better than the county’s median district, though not at the top.
Chronic absenteeism, a metric that tracks students missing many school days, was reported at a rate that also falls above the midpoint among county districts. Since a lower chronic absenteeism rate is generally better, this indicates the district has a lower share of chronically absent students than the typical Milwaukee County district. That is a positive signal for school engagement and daily attendance.
The district brief found no recent changes that meet the bar for lasting, parent-relevant impact. No new programs, leadership turnover, boundary shifts, or facility developments were identified in the search. For families considering this district, the picture is one of stability on the operational side, though the absence of information on staffing, course access, and discipline means there are gaps in the full picture of school environment.
United Community Center Inc serves a largely Hispanic elementary and middle school population in Milwaukee County. Academic proficiency is around the middle of the county range, with some subjects and grades showing stronger results than others. Attendance patterns are better than most nearby districts. Because it is a PK-8 charter district, families will need to plan for high school elsewhere, as no upper grades are offered. The district’s two schools are the only options within this entity.
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