Appleton Area School District
School District · Appleton, Wisconsin
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
38
20 elem, 5 mid, 9 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,085
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
38
20 elem, 5 mid, 9 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,085
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
How this district compares
Wisconsin rank
#257 of 379
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below Wisconsin avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,085
$1,807 vs Wisconsin median
District size
15,230 students
Much larger than Wisconsin median
About Appleton Area School District
Appleton Area School District is a Appleton, Wisconsin school district serving 38 schools. The district educates 15,230 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.4:1. The district invests $13,085 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.2/10, Appleton Area School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Franklin Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.
In standardized testing, Appleton Area School District students show an average math proficiency of 45.9% and ELA proficiency of 47.2%.
The district includes 20 elementary schools , 5 middle schools , and 9 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Appleton Area School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Appleton Area School District with test data.
Schools in Appleton Area School District
38 schools Elementary Schools 20
Middle Schools 5
High Schools 9
District Details
- State
- Wisconsin
- City
- Appleton
- Total Enrollment
- 15,230
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,057
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Appleton Area School District?
Appleton Area School District has 38 schools in total — 20 elementary, 5 middle, and 9 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Appleton Area School District?
The average composite rating for Appleton Area School District is 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Appleton Area School District?
Appleton Area School District spends $13,085 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Appleton Area School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Appleton Area School District is 14.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Appleton Area School District?
Franklin Elementary is the highest-rated school in Appleton Area School District with a composite score of 7.8/10.
What are the test scores in Appleton Area School District?
Across schools in Appleton Area School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 45.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 47.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Appleton Area School District compare to other districts in Wisconsin?
Appleton Area School District has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 38 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Wisconsin by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 45.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 47.2%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Wisconsin Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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