Excellent
#187 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 9% in state
New Directions Learning Community
Elementary School · Kaukauna Area School District · Kaukauna, WI
A Kaukauna Area School District charter elementary school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2601 Sullivan Ave, Kaukauna, WI 54130
- Math 81% vs WI 54% (2025)
- Reading 85% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at New Directions Learning Community score 83% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 18 points since 2020, reaching 83% in 2025, across a 15-year record (2011–2025).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2011-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
16.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where New Directions Learning Community 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 51Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 62Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated783/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kaukauna), 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
$86,364
Median home value
$242,300
Median rent
$969/mo
College educated
27.4%
Homeownership
77.7%
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54130; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinney ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 2–4 | 0.0 mi | 362 | Compare → |
| Dr H B Tanner ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–1 | 0.2 mi | 515 | Compare → |
| Janssen ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–4 | 1.5 mi | 375 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Kaukauna Area School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $12,221NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
New Directions Learning Community is listed in Kaukauna Area School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New Directions Learning Community
New Directions Learning Community is a public elementary school in Kaukauna, WI, part of Kaukauna Area School District, serving approximately 260 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #187 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Directions Learning Community
What grades does New Directions Learning Community serve?
New Directions Learning Community serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend New Directions Learning Community?
New Directions Learning Community has an enrollment of approximately 260 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Directions Learning Community?
The student-teacher ratio at New Directions Learning Community is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New Directions Learning Community rank in WI?
New Directions Learning Community ranks #187 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is New Directions Learning Community's MySchoolScout rating?
New Directions Learning Community has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 New Directions Learning Community?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New Directions Learning Community has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Is New Directions Learning Community a charter school?
Yes, New Directions Learning Community is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is New Directions Learning Community a Title I school?
No, New Directions Learning Community is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Directions Learning Community?
16.2% of students at New Directions Learning Community 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 260
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Outagamie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.0%
- Phone
- (920) 766-6116
- Area population (ZIP 54130)
- 28,030
- Area average commute
- 20.9 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
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 54130; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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