Serving 312 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Barbee Elementary 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 312 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Barbee Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Barbee Elementary School's student population of 312 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
312 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Barbee Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,984 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barbee Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1848 out of 1984 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
5%
13%
Black
81%
9%
White
6%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barbee Elementary School's ranking?
Barbee Elementary School is ranked #1848 out of 1,984 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Barbee Elementary School often compared to?
Barbee Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Atwater Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
How many students attend Barbee Elementary School?
312 students attend Barbee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Barbee Elementary School students are Black, 6% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barbee Elementary School?
Barbee Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Barbee Elementary School offer ?
Barbee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Barbee Elementary School part of?
Barbee Elementary School is part of Milwaukee School District.
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