Carver Academy, Milwaukee WI - Test Scores & Data

Original Research by School Decision on Carver Academy

Carver Academy is a regular public school serving students from four-year-old kindergarten through eighth grade in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, part of the Milwaukee School District. It is a neighborhood school located in the city’s near north side, a historically residential area shaped by Milwaukee’s industrial past and its present-day mix of commercial corridors and older housing stock.

The student body is overwhelmingly African American, and a very high share of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals. This makes the school a high-poverty, majority-Black learning environment typical of many urban Milwaukee public schools. Families considering Carver Academy should understand that the peer experience will reflect these demographics, and that the school serves a community with significant economic need. Data on English learner status and special education identification were not available, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about those services and programs.

Academically, state test results from the most recent year show that proficiency rates across all tested subjects and grades are low. In mathematics, proficiency rates were in the single digits or low teens across most grade levels, with several grades reporting no students meeting the state’s proficient or advanced benchmarks. In English language arts, the pattern was similar, with the highest rate occurring in third grade at roughly a quarter of students, then falling to much lower levels in later grades. Science and social studies results were also limited; only a small share of fourth graders met proficiency in science, and eighth graders had none. When positioned against other districts in Milwaukee County, the school’s overall proficiency across tested subjects lands in the bottom quarter. Because the school does not serve high school grades, there is no graduation rate to report. A parent looking for strong academic outcomes will want to investigate what interventions and supports the school offers, and what progress it has made over time.

The context of Milwaukee itself matters. The city is the largest in Wisconsin, with a diversified economy anchored by several Fortune 500 headquarters, healthcare systems, and a legacy manufacturing sector. But it also has deep economic disparities and remains one of the most racially segregated cities in the United States. The Milwaukee School District is facing headwinds: a projected budget deficit driven by declining enrollment and the end of federal pandemic relief, and a long-range facilities plan that may lead to school closures or consolidations. Voters recently approved a referendum to fund accessibility upgrades in aging school buildings, signaling a commitment to physical infrastructure but also adding a long-term property tax obligation. These district-level pressures could affect staffing, class sizes, and program availability at Carver Academy in coming years.

The surrounding housing market shows home values in the area that are moderate relative to national norms, with rental costs below the national median, and the local market has been experiencing a modest uptick in active listings and prices. For families looking to buy or rent near the school, the area offers relatively affordable options compared to many parts of the region.

No information about specialized programs, advanced coursework, or extracurricular offerings was available in the data. Families should reach out to the school directly to learn about any after-school activities, arts programs, or academic supports beyond the core curriculum.

Carver Academy is a neighborhood school serving a high-need population in a district undergoing financial and facilities adjustments. Its academic proficiency is among the lowest in the county, which is a fact any parent should weigh carefully. For families who value a local, walkable school and are prepared to engage actively with staff on academic support, it may still be a viable option, but the test results point to real challenges that warrant a closer look.

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Academic performance

How students perform on state tests, by grade, set against the district.

Math

Grade 321%

School 21% · District 24% · ▼ 2 pts below district

▼ 35 pts below state median · ▼ 7 pts below county median

Grade 40%

School 0% · District 19% · ▼ 19 pts below district

▼ 54 pts below state median · ▼ 24 pts below county median

Grade 57%

School 7% · District 18% · ▼ 10 pts below district

▼ 44 pts below state median · ▼ 16 pts below county median

Grade 60%

School 0% · District 18% · ▼ 17 pts below district

▼ 54 pts below state median · ▼ 17 pts below county median

Grade 711%

School 11% · District 22% · ▼ 11 pts below district

▼ 43 pts below state median · ▼ 12 pts below county median

Grade 80%

School 0% · District 19% · ▼ 19 pts below district

▼ 51 pts below state median · ▼ 19 pts below county median

English language arts

Grade 325%

School 25% · District 22% · ▲ 3 pts above district

▼ 28 pts below state median · ▼ 2 pts below county median

Grade 411%

School 11% · District 22% · ▼ 11 pts below district

▼ 41 pts below state median · ▼ 14 pts below county median

Grade 511%

School 11% · District 21% · ▼ 10 pts below district

▼ 40 pts below state median · ▼ 17 pts below county median

Grade 63%

School 3% · District 24% · ▼ 21 pts below district

▼ 50 pts below state median · ▼ 20 pts below county median

Grade 716%

School 16% · District 28% · ▼ 13 pts below district

▼ 36 pts below state median · ▼ 11 pts below county median

Grade 812%

School 12% · District 29% · ▼ 17 pts below district

▼ 40 pts below state median · ▼ 17 pts below county median

Science

Grade 44%

School 4% · District 20% · ▼ 16 pts below district

▼ 48 pts below state median · ▼ 18 pts below county median

Grade 80%

School 0% · District 22% · ▼ 22 pts below district

▼ 51 pts below state median · ▼ 21 pts below county median

Social studies

Grade 415%

School 15% · District 32% · ▼ 17 pts below district

▼ 50 pts below state median · ▼ 24 pts below county median

Grade 816%

School 16% · District 36% · ▼ 20 pts below district

▼ 48 pts below state median · ▼ 21 pts below county median

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Graduation rate (ACGR) reflects the federally published Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate for the most recent year available. We refresh this data annually at the close of each academic year in June. The federal source publishes a banded rate (for example, "90-94%") instead of an exact number for cohorts small enough to risk identifying individual students. The state distribution chart, where shown, plots every school in the state with a published rate or band; schools whose rate is federally suppressed are excluded. Where the federal source publishes a band rather than an exact rate, the school is placed within its band using a stable, ID-derived offset, so its position is consistent across visits.