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School Comparison

Bethune Academy
vs.
Metcalfe Elementary

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Bethune Academy
Metcalfe Elementary
  • Bethune Academy reported a higher students per counselor than Metcalfe Elementary (604:1 vs. 327:1).
  • Metcalfe Elementary reported a higher violent incidents than Bethune Academy (80 vs. 39).
  • Metcalfe Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Bethune Academy (245 vs. 219).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Metcalfe Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Bethune Academy (245 vs. 219).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Bethune Academy reported a higher gifted & talented than Metcalfe Elementary (19 vs. 3).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Metcalfe Elementary reported a higher violent incidents than Bethune Academy (80 vs. 39).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Bethune Academy reported a higher students per counselor than Metcalfe Elementary (604:1 vs. 327:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

12 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Bethune Academy
$18,815.02
Metcalfe Elementary
$18,815.02
Local revenue share
Bethune Academy
25.7%
Metcalfe Elementary
25.7%
State revenue share
Bethune Academy
49.9%
Metcalfe Elementary
49.9%
Federal revenue share
Bethune Academy
24.4%
Metcalfe Elementary
24.4%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Bethune Academy
65.5%
Metcalfe Elementary
65.5%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Milwaukee County
$62,118
Milwaukee County
$62,118
Poverty rate
Milwaukee County
17.5%
Milwaukee County
17.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Milwaukee County
33.9%
Milwaukee County
33.9%
Unemployment rate
Milwaukee County
3.7%
Milwaukee County
3.7%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.