Bethune Academy vs Julian Thomas Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 38 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bethune Academy
Milwaukee · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
574 students
Julian Thomas Elementary
Racine · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
574 students
| Measure | Bethune Academy Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Julian Thomas Elementary Racine, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 6 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1068 of 1,069 | #961 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #50118 of 50,301 | #43789 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 574 | 574 |
| Enrollment | 574 | 574 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.2% | 81.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 8% | 7% |
| Math proficiency | 6% | 14% |
| city | Milwaukee | Racine |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Julian Thomas Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.7 vs 6.1).
- •Julian Thomas Elementary does better on math proficiency (14% vs 6%).
- •Bethune Academy does better on reading proficiency (8% vs 7%).
- •Julian Thomas Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.7% vs 96.2%).
- •Julian Thomas Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 18.5).
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 Bethune Academy better than Julian Thomas Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Julian Thomas Elementary ranks higher (21.7 vs 6.1 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 Bethune Academy and Julian Thomas Elementary?
About 38 km in a straight line, between Milwaukee and Racine in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bethune Academy: 574. Julian Thomas Elementary: 574. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bethune Academy and Julian Thomas Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Bethune Academy is 1068th of 1,069 and Julian Thomas Elementary is 961st of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).