Bethune Academy vs Westside Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 722 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bethune Academy
Milwaukee · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
574 students
Westside Academy
Milwaukee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
159 students
| Measure | Bethune Academy Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Westside Academy Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 6 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1068 of 1,069 | #1048 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #50118 of 50,301 | #49700 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 574 | 159 |
| Enrollment | 574 | 159 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.2% | 96.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 8% | 2.5% |
| Math proficiency | 6% | 2.5% |
| city | Milwaukee | Milwaukee |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Westside Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (9.1 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%).
- •Bethune Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.2% vs 96.9%).
- •Westside Academy does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 18.5).
- •Bethune Academy is the larger school with 574 students compared with 159.
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 Westside Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Westside Academy ranks higher (9.1 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 Westside Academy?
About 722 m in a straight line, between Milwaukee and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bethune Academy: 574. Westside Academy: 159. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bethune Academy and Westside Academy rank in Wisconsin?
Bethune Academy is 1068th of 1,069 and Westside Academy is 1048th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).