Bethune Academy vs Metcalfe Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.1 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
Metcalfe Elementary
Milwaukee · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
296 students
| Measure | Bethune Academy Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Metcalfe Elementary Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 6 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1068 of 1,069 | #1051 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #50118 of 50,301 | #49775 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 574 | 296 |
| Enrollment | 574 | 296 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.2% | 92.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 8% | 2.5% |
| Math proficiency | 6% | 2.5% |
| city | Milwaukee | Milwaukee |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Metcalfe Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (8.7 vs 6.1).
- •Bethune Academy does better on math proficiency (6% vs 2.5%).
- •Bethune Academy does better on reading proficiency (8% vs 2.5%).
- •Metcalfe Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.9% vs 96.2%).
- •Metcalfe Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 18.5).
- •Bethune Academy is the larger school with 574 students compared with 296.
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 Metcalfe Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Metcalfe Elementary ranks higher (8.7 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 Metcalfe Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Milwaukee and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bethune Academy: 574. Metcalfe Elementary: 296. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bethune Academy and Metcalfe Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Bethune Academy is 1068th of 1,069 and Metcalfe Elementary is 1051st of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).