D−
Bethune Academy
PublicElementaryGrades PK–8
1535 N 35th St, Milwaukee, WI 53208 · (414) 934-4600 · Part of Milwaukee School District
Students
574
Students per teacher
18:1
Free or reduced lunch
96%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–8
What stands out about Bethune Academy
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 35 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 31 pts below the state
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency2.5%
State average 37.3%
Reading / language arts7.5%
State average 38.6%
Location
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1535 N 35th St, Milwaukee
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K28
Kindergarten45
Grade 153
Grade 255
Grade 363
Grade 462
Grade 563
Grade 669
Grade 770
Grade 866
Enrollment over time
610’20
604’21
549’22
525’23
574’24
Down 5.9% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 62%Asian 30%Hispanic 3%Two or more races 3%White 1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.