Very Good
#827 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 39% in state
Appleton Public Montessori
Elementary School · Appleton Area School District · Grand Chute, WI
An Appleton Area School District charter elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1545 E Broadway Dr, Grand Chute, WI 54915
- Math 54% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 78% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Appleton Public Montessori score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 26 points since 2020, reaching 66% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
27.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Appleton Public Montessori sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,656/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grand Chute), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$83,814
Median home value
$247,900
Median rent
$974/mo
College educated
38%
Homeownership
72.6%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54915; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.9private | PK–8 | 1.6 mi | 248 | Compare → |
| Celebration Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–8 | 1.8 mi | 70 | Compare → |
| St Edward SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–5 | 2.2 mi | 50 | Compare → |
| Classical SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.0 | K–8 | 2.4 mi | 496 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Appleton Area School District
- Schools in district
- 38
- Rank in district
- #9 of 36
- District spending per student
- $13,085NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Appleton Public Montessori is listed in Appleton Area School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Appleton Public Montessori
Appleton Public Montessori is a public elementary school in Grand Chute, WI, part of Appleton Area School District, serving approximately 153 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #827 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Appleton Public Montessori
What grades does Appleton Public Montessori serve?
Appleton Public Montessori serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Appleton Public Montessori?
Appleton Public Montessori has an enrollment of approximately 153 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Appleton Public Montessori?
The student-teacher ratio at Appleton Public Montessori is 19.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Appleton Public Montessori rank in WI?
Appleton Public Montessori ranks #827 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Appleton Public Montessori's MySchoolScout rating?
Appleton Public Montessori has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Appleton Public Montessori?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Appleton Public Montessori has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Appleton Public Montessori a charter school?
Yes, Appleton Public Montessori is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Appleton Public Montessori a Title I school?
No, Appleton Public Montessori is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Appleton Public Montessori?
27.5% of students at Appleton Public Montessori qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 153
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Outagamie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.8%
- Phone
- (920) 852-5515
- Area population (ZIP 54915)
- 44,269
- Area average commute
- 20.2 min
- Area median age
- 38.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 54915; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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