Middle Schools in Appleton Area School District

The Appleton Area School District in Wisconsin is home to 5 middle schools serving grades 6-8. The data reveals a mix of performance, with Odyssey-Magellan standing out as the top-performing school in the district and one of the best in the state, while Wilson Middle appears to be the weakest performer.

Odyssey-Magellan consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Wisconsin, with a 5-star rating and exceptional test scores that far exceed the district and state averages. In contrast, Wilson Middle struggles, ranking in the bottom half of Wisconsin middle schools and scoring below the district and state on most metrics. The other schools, Madison Middle, Einstein Middle, and Kaleidoscope Academy, have mixed results, with some grades performing above the district/state and others below.

The district as a whole appears to be facing challenges, with only 2 out of 5 schools performing above the state average on most metrics. The significant differences in performance between the schools suggest the district may need to examine its resource allocation and support structures to ensure more equitable outcomes across all its middle schools. Additionally, the high chronic absenteeism rate across all schools is a concern that the district should address.