Metcalfe Elementary vs Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 38th Street
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 766 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Metcalfe Elementary
Milwaukee · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
296 students
Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 38th Street
Milwaukee · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
474 students
| Measure | Metcalfe Elementary Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 38th Street Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1051 of 1,069 | #934 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #49775 of 50,301 | #41228 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 296 | 474 |
| Enrollment | 296 | 474 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.9% | 87.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 29.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 2.5% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 40% |
| city | Milwaukee | Milwaukee |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 38th Street scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.8 vs 8.7).
- •Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 38th Street does better on math proficiency (40% vs 2.5%).
- •Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 38th Street does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 2.5%).
- •Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 38th Street does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.8% vs 92.9%).
- •Metcalfe Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 29.6).
- •Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 38th Street is the larger school with 474 students compared with 296.
- •Metcalfe Elementary is a public school while Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 38th Street 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 Metcalfe Elementary better than Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 38th Street?
On the Success Index (US), Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 38th Street ranks higher (25.8 vs 8.7 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 Metcalfe Elementary and Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 38th Street?
About 766 m in a straight line, between Milwaukee and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Metcalfe Elementary: 296. Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 38th Street: 474. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Metcalfe Elementary and Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 38th Street rank in Wisconsin?
Metcalfe Elementary is 1051st of 1,069 and Milwaukee College Preparatory School -- 38th Street is 934th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).