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#1238 of 2,105 schools in WI
Einstein Middle
Middle School · Appleton Area School District · Appleton, WI
An Appleton Area School District middle school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
324 E Florida Ave, Appleton, WI 54911
- Math 59% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 58% vs WI 53% (2025)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Einstein Middle score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 19 points since 2020, reaching 58% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (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
32.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Einstein Middle 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 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat 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
$66,747
Median home value
$199,100
Median rent
$1,010/mo
College educated
35%
Homeownership
59.5%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54911; 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 Francis Xavier Middle SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | 5–8 | 0.4 mi | 405 | Compare → |
| Wisconsin Connections AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 672 | Compare → |
| Kaleidoscope AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | 6–8 | 1.1 mi | 460 | Compare → |
| Odyssey-magellanEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 2–8 | 1.5 mi | 214 | 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.
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
- #20 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
Einstein Middle is listed in Appleton Area School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Einstein Middle
Einstein Middle is a public middle school in Appleton, WI, part of Appleton Area School District, serving approximately 559 students in grades 7th-8th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,238 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Einstein Middle
What grades does Einstein Middle serve?
Einstein Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Einstein Middle?
Einstein Middle has an enrollment of approximately 559 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Einstein Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Einstein Middle is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Einstein Middle rank in WI?
Einstein Middle ranks #1,238 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Einstein Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Einstein Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Einstein Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Einstein Middle has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Einstein Middle a charter school?
No, Einstein Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Einstein Middle a Title I school?
No, Einstein Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Einstein Middle?
32.6% of students at Einstein Middle 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 559
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Outagamie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.5%
- Phone
- (920) 852-5420
- Area population (ZIP 54911)
- 25,598
- Area average commute
- 17.5 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
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 54911; 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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