Barbee Elementary

Summary:

Barbee Elementary is a public elementary school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, serving around 300 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Milwaukee School District, which is ranked 417 out of 428 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Barbee Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Wisconsin elementary schools over the past decade, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger indicating very poor performance. The school faces significant challenges, including extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, low test scores, and a high-poverty student population. In the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of Barbee students proficient or better in English Language Arts ranged from 20% to 39.13%, compared to 21.43% to 25.66% for the district and 52.07% to 54.1% for the state. In Mathematics, Barbee's proficiency rates were even lower, ranging from 0% to 8.7%, compared to 17.81% to 22.97% for the district and 53.55% to 56.58% for the state.

The challenges faced by Barbee Elementary appear to be systemic within the Milwaukee School District, as nearby schools such as Auer Avenue Elementary, Townsend Street Elementary, and Carson Academy also perform poorly on state assessments and have high chronic absenteeism rates. To improve outcomes at Barbee Elementary, the district and school leadership will need to implement a comprehensive strategy that addresses the root causes of the school's poor performance, such as attendance, family engagement, teacher support, and targeted academic interventions.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 4456 N Teutonia Ave
       Milwaukee, WI  53209-6225


(414) 874-5600

District: Milwaukee School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
963rd of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,006 Help


Students who attend Barbee Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    King International Baccalaureate Middle
    Lincoln Middle
    Roosevelt Middle
High:    Audubon Technology and Communication High
    Bradley Technology High
    King International
    Milwaukee High School of the Arts
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Student/teacher ratio:  18.9 Help
Number of students:  300

Racial breakdown:

African American:
82.0%
White:
7.0%
Two or more races:
5.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  96% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Barbee Elementary ranks worse than 90.8% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks 35th among 106 ranked elementary schools in the Milwaukee School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.35. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (82%), White (7%), two or more races (5.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 96% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Barbee Elementary is 18.9. 79 elementary schools in the Milwaukee School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Barbee Elementary is $15,006. 68 elementary schools in the Milwaukee School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Barbee Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Barbee Elementary 963rd of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Barbee Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Milwaukee School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Milwaukee School District 417th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Barbee Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Barbee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 20.86 533rd 633 15.8%
2005 1.21 623rd 632 1.4%
2006 5.68 671st 712 5.8%
2007 3.55 669th 689 2.9%
2008 1.04 1006th 1021 1.5%
2009 2.41 1007th 1030 2.2%
2010 0.90 1033rd 1045 1.1%
2011 0.33 1039th 1046 0.7%
2012 0.03 1043rd 1045 0.2%
2014 1.57 1048th 1061 1.2%
2015 1.21 1068th 1076 0.7%
2016 3.18 1038th 1075 3.4%
2017 3.59 1019th 1071 4.9%
2018 2.21 1000th 1025 2.4%
2019 2.97 1002nd 1037 3.4%
2021 6.10 982nd 1050 6.5%
2022 3.01 1032nd 1067 3.3%
2023 3.92 1028th 1067 3.7%
2024 8.35 963rd 1061 9.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Barbee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.62 645th 721 10.5%
2019 14.03 730th 742 1.6%
2021 19.48 655th 746 12.2%
2024 15.70 723rd 790 8.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Barbee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 3.14 967th 997 3.0%
2019 3.80 964th 1002 3.8%
2021 10.00 910th 1004 9.4%
2022 3.37 996th 1017 2.1%
2023 4.33 979th 1010 3.1%
2024 9.23 909th 1011 10.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Barbee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 2.87 973rd 997 2.4%
2019 3.33 976th 1002 2.6%
2021 5.19 966th 1003 3.7%
2022 4.52 966th 1017 5.0%
2023 7.28 932nd 1011 7.8%
2024 12.96 894th 1012 11.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Barbee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.46 101st 165 38.8%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Barbee Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 8 490 n/a 9 3 n/a n/a 0 510
1990 6 507 0 6 2 n/a n/a 0 521
1991 8 484 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 497
1992 6 462 0 3 3 n/a n/a 0 474
1993 6 493 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 500
1994 5 495 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 502
1995 4 492 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 499
1996 4 492 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 499
1997 5 525 0 1 4 n/a n/a 0 535
1998 2 522 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 526
1999 5 470 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 476
2000 6 434 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 441
2001 4 388 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 392
2002 3 346 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 350
2003 3 346 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 350
2004 6 330 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 340
2005 6 294 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 303
2006 6 295 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 303
2007 5 280 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 286
2008 8 271 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 283
2009 6 237 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 245
2010 4 209 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 216
2011 8 305 1 4 1 0 0 0 319
2012 5 266 2 2 2 0 4 0 281
2013 4 288 4 2 1 0 1 0 300
2014 11 273 4 7 1 0 1 0 297
2015 7 287 2 11 0 0 5 0 312
2016 11 288 5 14 2 0 5 0 325
2017 10 294 3 20 0 0 15 0 342
2018 21 274 5 15 1 1 14 0 331
2019 18 269 8 19 2 1 16 0 333
2020 25 241 5 19 3 0 22 0 315
2021 23 249 8 18 1 0 18 0 317
2022 19 253 8 15 2 0 15 0 312
2023 21 246 6 10 1 0 16 0 300

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Barbee Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 510 28.0 18.2 74.9
1990 521 26.0 20.0 76.6
1991 497 30.0 16.5 53.1
1992 474 27.0 17.5 53
1993 500 30.2 16.6 67.6
1994 502 26.6 18.9 65.9
1995 499 28.2 17.7 65.9
1996 499 28.2 17.7 65.9
1997 535 26.7 20.0 65.6
1998 526 27.2 19.3 64.4
1999 476 29.1 16.4 73.3
2000 441 28.7 15.4 71.2
2001 392 23.1 17.0 69.1
2002 350 28.0 12.5 88.9
2003 350 28.0 12.5 88.9
2004 340 25.0 13.6 91.5
2005 303 22.0 13.8 n/a
2006 303 20.0 15.2 n/a
2007 286 18.0 15.9 89.5
2008 283 17.5 16.2 90.8
2009 245 19.4 12.6 88.6
2010 216 12.7 17.0 92.6
2011 319 17.0 18.6 86.8
2012 281 11.5 24.4 87.5
2013 300 12.8 23.3 88
2014 297 15.5 19.1 89.9
2015 312 n/a n/a 87.5
2016 325 8.0 40.6 81.5
2017 342 18.6 18.3 83.6
2018 331 14.8 22.3 81.9
2019 333 17.1 19.4 79.3
2020 315 17.4 18.1 84.1
2021 317 17.4 18.2 100
2022 312 15.8 19.7 92.6
2023 300 15.8 18.9 96

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Barbee Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 510 28.0 18.2 74.9
1990 521 26.0 20.0 76.6
1991 497 30.0 16.5 53.1
1992 474 27.0 17.5 53
1993 500 30.2 16.6 67.6
1994 502 26.6 18.9 65.9
1995 499 28.2 17.7 65.9
1996 499 28.2 17.7 65.9
1997 535 26.7 20.0 65.6
1998 526 27.2 19.3 64.4
1999 476 29.1 16.4 73.3
2000 441 28.7 15.4 71.2
2001 392 23.1 17.0 69.1
2002 350 28.0 12.5 88.9
2003 350 28.0 12.5 88.9
2004 340 25.0 13.6 91.5
2005 303 22.0 13.8 n/a
2006 303 20.0 15.2 n/a
2007 286 18.0 15.9 89.5
2008 283 17.5 16.2 90.8
2009 245 19.4 12.6 88.6
2010 216 12.7 17.0 92.6
2011 319 17.0 18.6 86.8
2012 281 11.5 24.4 87.5
2013 300 12.8 23.3 88
2014 297 15.5 19.1 89.9
2015 312 n/a n/a 87.5
2016 325 8.0 40.6 81.5
2017 342 18.6 18.3 83.6
2018 331 14.8 22.3 81.9
2019 333 17.1 19.4 79.3
2020 315 17.4 18.1 84.1
2021 317 17.4 18.2 100
2022 312 15.8 19.7 92.6
2023 300 15.8 18.9 96

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Barbee Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,990 (15.1%) $11,214 (84.9%) $13,204
2020 $1,880 (14.1%) $11,468 (85.9%) $13,349
2021 $3,122 (20.8%) $11,884 (79.2%) $15,006

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Barbee Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1002nd of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 1028th of 1067 Elementary schools
 0.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Barbee Elementary)13.67.1
 6.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Milwaukee School District)16.413.2
 3.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Barbee Elementary)4.63.6
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Milwaukee School District)21.216.9
 4.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Barbee Elementary)89.5
 1.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Milwaukee School District)18.517.5
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Barbee Elementary)04.8
 4.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Milwaukee School District)16.412.7
 3.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Barbee Elementary)414.3
 10.3%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Milwaukee School District)24.128.3
 4.2%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Barbee Elementary)84.8
 3.2%
   4th Grade Science (Milwaukee School District)21.819.3
 2.5%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Barbee Elementary)7.40
 7.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Milwaukee School District)16.514.1
 2.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Barbee Elementary)00
   5th Grade Mathematics (Milwaukee School District)18.214.9
 3.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)47.848.4
 0.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Barbee Elementary)13.614.3
 0.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Milwaukee School District)19.515.9
 3.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)41.740.6
 1.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Barbee Elementary)07.1
 7.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Milwaukee School District)14.79.9
 4.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)43.542.6
 0.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students333300
 9.9%
African American269246
 8.6%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian86
 25%
Hispanic1910
 47.4%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White1821
 16.7%
Two or More Races1616
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients79.3%96%
 16.7%


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Students at Barbee Elementary are 82% African American, 7% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

Barbee Elementary ranks in the bottom 9.2% of Wisconsin elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 300 students attended Barbee Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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