Bethune Academy

1535 N 35th St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 604 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Bethune Academy 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 604 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • : Bottom 50% in WI
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bethune Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

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School Overview

Bethune Academy's student population of 604 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
604 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

Bethune Academy 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 Bethune Academy is 0.52, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (WI)
#1924 out of 1984 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤5%
38%
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6-9%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
37%
4%
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Hispanic
2%
13%
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Black
59%
9%
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White
n/a
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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0.52
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
5%
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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 Bethune Academy's ranking?
Bethune Academy is ranked #1924 out of 1,984 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
How many students attend Bethune Academy?
604 students attend Bethune Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Bethune Academy students are Black, 37% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bethune Academy?
Bethune Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bethune Academy offer ?
Bethune Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bethune Academy part of?
Bethune Academy is part of Milwaukee School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 604 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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