Barton Elementary vs Milwaukee Scholars Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barton Elementary
Milwaukee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
283 students
Milwaukee Scholars Charter School
Milwaukee · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
696 students
| Measure | Barton Elementary Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Milwaukee Scholars Charter School Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1015 of 1,069 | #1030 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #48711 of 50,301 | #49310 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 283 | 696 |
| Enrollment | 283 | 696 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.5% | 83% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 11% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 15% |
| city | Milwaukee | Milwaukee |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barton Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (12.4 vs 10.6).
- •Barton Elementary does better on math proficiency (17% vs 15%).
- •Barton Elementary does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 11%).
- •Milwaukee Scholars Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83% vs 90.5%).
- •Barton Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 19.3).
- •Milwaukee Scholars Charter School is the larger school with 696 students compared with 283.
- •Barton Elementary is a public school while Milwaukee Scholars Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Barton Elementary better than Milwaukee Scholars Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Barton Elementary ranks higher (12.4 vs 10.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Barton Elementary and Milwaukee Scholars Charter School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Milwaukee and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barton Elementary: 283. Milwaukee Scholars Charter School: 696. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barton Elementary and Milwaukee Scholars Charter School rank in Wisconsin?
Barton Elementary is 1015th of 1,069 and Milwaukee Scholars Charter School is 1030th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).