Summary:
The zip code 54914 in Appleton, Wisconsin is home to 11 schools serving grades K-12, including 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools, all part of the Appleton Area School District. While the district is ranked 264 out of 426 in Wisconsin and has a 2-star rating, several standout schools within the district demonstrate exceptional performance.
The top-performing schools in the area are Odyssey-Magellan, a public magnet middle school ranked 1st in the state, Renaissance School, a public charter high school ranked 29th in the state, and Fox River Academy, a public charter elementary/middle school ranked 96th in the state. These schools boast exceptional test scores, high graduation rates, and low dropout rates, setting them apart from the district's average performance.
However, the data also reveals significant achievement gaps between the highest and lowest-performing schools, particularly in English language arts and mathematics. Additionally, high chronic absenteeism rates across all schools suggest attendance issues may be contributing to these disparities. While the schools have similar per-student spending and student-teacher ratios, the wide range in free/reduced lunch rates indicates varying socioeconomic backgrounds among the student populations, which may also impact academic performance and resource needs.
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