Metcalfe Elementary vs Next Door Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 640 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
Next Door Charter
Milwaukee · Charter other · Grades PK–PK
120 students
| Measure | Metcalfe Elementary Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Next Door Charter Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1051 of 1,069 | – |
| National rank | #49775 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 296 | 120 |
| Enrollment | 296 | 120 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.9% | 77.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 2.5% | – |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | – |
| city | Milwaukee | Milwaukee |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Next Door Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.5% vs 92.9%).
- •Next Door Charter does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 16.4).
- •Metcalfe Elementary is the larger school with 296 students compared with 120.
- •Metcalfe Elementary is a public school while Next Door Charter 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 Next Door Charter?
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 Metcalfe Elementary and Next Door Charter?
About 640 m in a straight line, between Milwaukee and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Metcalfe Elementary: 296. Next Door Charter: 120. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Metcalfe Elementary and Next Door Charter rank in Wisconsin?
Metcalfe Elementary is 1051st of 1,069 and Next Door Charter is unranked among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).