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#1149 of 2,105 schools in WI
Badger Elementary
Elementary School · Appleton Area School District · Appleton, WI
An Appleton Area School District elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
501 S Bluemound Dr, Appleton, WI 54914
- Math 46% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 46% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Badger Elementary score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 24 points since 2020, reaching 46% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 35% (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 34 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Badger Elementary 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 56Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 72Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,551/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Appleton), 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
$77,199
Median home value
$210,200
Median rent
$936/mo
College educated
31.4%
Homeownership
62.6%
Poverty rate
7.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54914; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wood Violet Montessori LlcPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.9 mi | 4 | Compare → |
| Fox River AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.2 | K–8 | 1.6 mi | 129 | Compare → |
| Jefferson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–6 | 1.6 mi | 264 | Compare → |
| Ronald C Dunlap Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–6 | 1.8 mi | 375 | 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.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Appleton Area School District
- Schools in district
- 38
- Rank in district
- #16 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
Badger Elementary is listed in Appleton Area School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Badger Elementary
Badger Elementary is a public elementary school in Appleton, WI, part of Appleton Area School District, serving approximately 305 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,149 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Badger Elementary
What grades does Badger Elementary serve?
Badger Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Badger Elementary?
Badger Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 305 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Badger Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Badger Elementary is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Badger Elementary rank in WI?
Badger Elementary ranks #1,149 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Badger Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Badger Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Badger Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Badger Elementary has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Badger Elementary a charter school?
No, Badger Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Badger Elementary a Title I school?
No, Badger Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Badger Elementary?
62.3% of students at Badger Elementary 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
- 305
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Outagamie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.1%
- Phone
- (920) 852-5440
- Area population (ZIP 54914)
- 31,448
- Area average commute
- 18.9 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
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 54914; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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