Middle Schools in Appleton Area School District

The Appleton Area School District in Wisconsin is home to 5 middle schools serving grades 6-8. While the district's schools exhibit a wide range of performance, one institution stands out as exceptional - Odyssey-Magellan, which consistently ranks among the top middle schools in the state.

Odyssey-Magellan boasts exceptional academic achievement, with the majority of students scoring proficient or advanced on state assessments. The school maintains a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and a low chronic absenteeism rate of just 4%. In contrast, other district middle schools like Wilson Middle struggle, ranking in the bottom 20% of Wisconsin middle schools and exhibiting high chronic absenteeism rates.

Across the district, per-student spending is relatively consistent, ranging from $10,317 at Odyssey-Magellan to $11,866 at Wilson Middle. However, the wide disparities in school performance and student demographics suggest the need to address inequities and ensure all students in the Appleton Area School District have access to a high-quality education.