Bethune Academy vs Starms Discovery
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.2 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
Starms Discovery
Milwaukee · Public elementary · Grades 1–8
268 students
| Measure | Bethune Academy Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Starms Discovery Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 6 Lower 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1068 of 1,069 | #1067 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #50118 of 50,301 | #50110 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 1–8 |
| Students | 574 | 268 |
| Enrollment | 574 | 268 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.2% | 97.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 8% | 4% |
| Math proficiency | 6% | 3% |
| city | Milwaukee | Milwaukee |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (6.1 vs 6.2).
- •Bethune Academy does better on math proficiency (6% vs 3%).
- •Bethune Academy does better on reading proficiency (8% vs 4%).
- •Bethune Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.2% vs 97.8%).
- •Starms Discovery does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 18.5).
- •Bethune Academy is the larger school with 574 students compared with 268.
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 Starms Discovery?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bethune Academy and Starms Discovery?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Milwaukee and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bethune Academy: 574. Starms Discovery: 268. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bethune Academy and Starms Discovery rank in Wisconsin?
Bethune Academy is 1068th of 1,069 and Starms Discovery is 1067th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).