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
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
604 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1924 out of 1984 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
37%
4%
Hispanic
2%
13%
Black
59%
9%
White
n/a
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
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)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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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