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Bethune Academy

1535 N 35th St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 549 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Bethune Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 549 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in WI
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Bethune Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Bethune Academy's student population of 549 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
549 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Bethune Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bethune Academy is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WI)
#1900 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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5%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bethune Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bethune Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Bethune Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Bethune Academy and percentage of American Indian public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Asian
35%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Bethune Academy and the percentage of Asian public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
3%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Bethune Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
59%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Bethune Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
1%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Bethune Academy and the percentage of White public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Bethune Academy and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Wisconsin.
0.53
This chart displays the diversity score of Bethune Academy and the public school average diversity score of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bethune Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bethune Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bethune Academy's ranking?
Bethune Academy is ranked #1900 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Bethune Academy?
549 students attend Bethune Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Bethune Academy students are Black, 35% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bethune Academy?
Bethune Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bethune Academy offer ?
Bethune Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bethune Academy part of?
Bethune Academy is part of Milwaukee School District.
In what neighborhood is Bethune Academy located?
Bethune Academy is located in the Washington Park neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI. There are 2 other public schools located in Washington Park.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 549 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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