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Kaukauna Area School District


At a glance
78thof 426 Wisconsin districts▼ 9
Better than 81% of Wisconsin districts
1701 County Road CE
Kaukauna, WI 54130
·(920) 766-6100·All Wisconsin district rankings →
Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 81.7% of districts
7
Schools
4,044
Students
2
5-star schools
Top rankedNew Directions Learning Community21st of 1,044 Wisconsin elementary schools
Biggest riser
Park Community Charter School up 113 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Haen Elementary 11.7 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
5★
4★
3★
1 school without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The Kaukauna Area School District in Wisconsin serves students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade across 7 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district as a whole is ranked 78 out of 426 school districts in the state and is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Within the district, two public charter elementary schools stand out for their exceptional performance. New Directions Learning Community consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Wisconsin, with a 5-star rating and over 80% of students proficient or better in core subjects. Similarly, Park Community Charter School has also earned a 5-star rating and ranks 88th out of 1,044 Wisconsin elementary schools. The district's middle school, River View School, also demonstrates strong academic performance, with test scores exceeding state averages in many subjects.

While the district as a whole performs well, there is some variability in the academic performance of individual schools. Kaukauna High School has test scores that are generally on par with or slightly above state averages, while the elementary schools show more variation, with some, like Dr H B Tanner Elementary and Quinney Elementary, performing below the district and state averages in certain subject areas. Additionally, the district-wide chronic absenteeism rate of 17.7% is higher than the state average, which may be an area of concern that warrants further investigation and targeted interventions.

Ranking:
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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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