Summary:
The 6 elementary schools located in zip code 54914 in Appleton, Wisconsin serve students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade and are part of the Appleton Area School District, which is ranked 264 out of 426 school districts in the state. The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance and student demographics across these schools, with Fox River Academy standing out as a high-performing charter school in the area.
Fox River Academy consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Wisconsin, with a 4-star rating in 2024-2025 and a 5-star rating in the previous two years. The school's test scores are significantly higher than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subjects, with 91.67% of 3rd graders proficient or better in math compared to 53.52% for the district and 55% for the state. In contrast, the lowest performing school, Highlands Elementary, had only 29.51% proficiency in 4th grade math.
The data also reveals a wide range in free/reduced lunch rates, from 31.78% at Fox River Academy to 73.86% at Jefferson Elementary, suggesting the schools serve student populations with varying socioeconomic backgrounds. Additionally, the schools have relatively consistent spending per student, ranging from $11,085 to $11,574, and student-teacher ratios that vary from 10.3 at Highlands Elementary to 19.2 at Fox River Academy.
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