Bruce Elementary vs Darrell Lynn Hines Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bruce Elementary
Milwaukee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
270 students
Darrell Lynn Hines Academy
Milwaukee · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
180 students
| Measure | Bruce Elementary Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Darrell Lynn Hines Academy Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 7 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1059 of 1,069 | #998 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #49987 of 50,301 | #47475 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 270 | 180 |
| Enrollment | 270 | 180 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.8% | 67.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 25.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 7.5% |
| city | Milwaukee | Milwaukee |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Darrell Lynn Hines Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.3 vs 7.3).
- •Bruce Elementary does better on math proficiency (12% vs 7.5%).
- •Darrell Lynn Hines Academy does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 7.5%).
- •Darrell Lynn Hines Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.2% vs 94.8%).
- •Bruce Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 25.7).
- •Bruce Elementary is the larger school with 270 students compared with 180.
- •Bruce Elementary is a public school while Darrell Lynn Hines Academy 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 Bruce Elementary better than Darrell Lynn Hines Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Darrell Lynn Hines Academy ranks higher (15.3 vs 7.3 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 Bruce Elementary and Darrell Lynn Hines Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Milwaukee and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bruce Elementary: 270. Darrell Lynn Hines Academy: 180. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bruce Elementary and Darrell Lynn Hines Academy rank in Wisconsin?
Bruce Elementary is 1059th of 1,069 and Darrell Lynn Hines Academy is 998th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).