Bethune Academy is located in Milwaukee’s Washington Park neighborhood on the west side of the city. The school is well-regarded in the Milwaukee Public School district, and serves local students who are in preschool through the eighth grade.
Bethune Academy offers students a variety of specialty programs, including English as a second language, special education, music lessons and performing arts. The school also follows a targeted and research-based curriculum that focuses on phonics and critical thinking skills. Bethune Academy runs after school programs and features a school band, extra-curricular activities and academic tutors to prepare students for success in their college education and careers. The school also provides additional support to parents and families by encouraging them to engage in its Love & Logic program.
Students at Bethune Academy have access to the nearby Urban Ecology Center for hands-on learning in the neighborhood’s namesake Washington Park. They also have opportunities to engage with and learn from mentors who attend Milwaukee’s distinguished Marquette University.
Bethune Academy
Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School
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Grade Pre-K-8
1535 N 35th St,
Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Paulette Chambers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
10%
Niche Grade
C-
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
10%
Math Proficiency
5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
34
Full Time Teachers
34
Teachers in First or Second Year
22%
GreatSchools Rating
1
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
614:1
Student Diversity
Male
52.3%
Female
47.7%
Black
58.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
35.3%
Hispanic
2.9%
Two or more races
2%
White
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
9/6/2022
The is bully kids and they don't let them use the bathroom and they yell at the little ones so I will not be coming here no more I hope this school get close soon this is 3/5 school rating.
5/21/2019
My child has a hard experience at this school. My child lacks focus and knowledge, yet the teachers aren't concerned.
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List Price Range
$88K - $223K
Homes For Sale
3
Average Home Value
$136,306
Median Lot Size
3,920 Sq Ft
% Renters
75%
Average Household Income
$38,234
% of College Grads
6.1%
Median Age
27
Average House Size
1,702 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
71.7%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
$805 - $1,125 per month
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- Studio - 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
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Additional Schools in the Area
Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools
Choice schools may not serve this home. Please check the school district website to see all schools serving this home.
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
Parks in this Area
Tiefenthaler Park
Washington Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Pool
Metcalfe Park
Butterfly Park
Harley Park
- Multi-Purpose Field
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Bethune Academy is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-8 in Milwaukee, WI and is served by the Milwaukee Public Schools in Wisconsin. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 604 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 10% are proficient in reading. Bethune Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $136,306. Discover additional schools in the area, like Groppi High School, Milwaukee High School of the Arts, Shalom High School, and more. Learn more about what Milwaukee has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Bethune Academy.