Appleton Public Montessori

Summary:

Appleton Public Montessori is a small, high-performing elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Grand Chute, Wisconsin, part of the Appleton Area School District. With 147 students, the school has consistently ranked in the top 35% of Wisconsin elementary schools over the past 10 years, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Appleton Public Montessori stands out for its exceptional academic performance, significantly outpacing the district and state averages in proficiency across multiple grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 85.71% of 6th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 57.61% for the district and 54.1% for the state. The school also has a lower percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds (25.17% free/reduced lunch) compared to the district average (32-62% across nearby schools), suggesting it attracts a more diverse student population. Additionally, Appleton Public Montessori has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 0-7.3% over the past 5 years, significantly lower than the 9.3-20.9% range seen at nearby district schools.

When compared to other elementary schools in the Appleton Area School District, such as Houdini Elementary, Highlands Elementary, and Appleton Bilingual School, Appleton Public Montessori stands out as a high-performing school, particularly in academic proficiency and chronic absenteeism rates. This suggests the school's Montessori approach and teaching practices may be more effective than the traditional approaches used at other district schools, and the Appleton Area School District may want to consider expanding the Montessori model to provide more families with access to this type of educational experience.


Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-6

 1545 E Broadway Dr
       Grand Chute, WI  54915


(920) 852-5515

District: Appleton Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
188th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,729 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  23.4 Help
Number of students:  147

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.3%
Two or more races:
8.2%
Hispanic:
6.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  25.2% Help


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Compare Details Appleton Public Montessori ranks better than 82.3% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks 3rd among 20 ranked elementary schools in the Appleton Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.86. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.3%), two or more races (8.2%), Hispanic (6.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 25.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Appleton Public Montessori is 23.4, which is the highest among 20 elementary schools in the Appleton Area School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Appleton Public Montessori is $11,729, which is the 3rd highest among 20 elementary schools in the Appleton Area School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Appleton Public Montessori:

SchoolDigger ranks Appleton Public Montessori 188th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Appleton Public Montessori in the ranking list.)

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Appleton Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Appleton Area School District 240th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Appleton Public Montessori

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Rank History for all students at Appleton Public Montessori

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 71.55 203rd 689 70.5%
2008 61.68 448th 1021 56.1%
2009 49.26 656th 1030 36.3%
2010 56.95 548th 1045 47.6%
2011 69.23 282nd 1046 73.0%
2012 78.12 106th 1045 89.9%
2013 68.17 278th 1053 73.6%
2014 64.39 359th 1061 66.2%
2015 69.82 294th 1076 72.7%
2016 65.30 361st 1075 66.4%
2017 64.54 371st 1071 65.4%
2018 80.20 138th 1025 86.5%
2019 69.11 302nd 1037 70.9%
2021 54.11 521st 1050 50.4%
2022 65.85 349th 1067 67.3%
2023 68.96 317th 1067 70.3%
2024 77.86 188th 1061 82.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Appleton Public Montessori

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 66.46 216th 874 75.3%
2024 77.28 109th 866 87.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Appleton Public Montessori

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.98 177th 997 82.2%
2019 58.92 428th 1002 57.3%
2021 63.47 355th 1004 64.6%
2022 54.28 493rd 1017 51.5%
2023 72.23 246th 1010 75.6%
2024 68.51 311th 1011 69.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Appleton Public Montessori

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.20 150th 997 85.0%
2019 68.18 282nd 1002 71.9%
2021 28.88 778th 1003 22.4%
2022 97.17 4th 1017 99.6%
2023 56.86 482nd 1011 52.3%
2024 73.00 249th 1012 75.4%
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Rank History for White students at Appleton Public Montessori

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 50.49 358th 699 48.8%
2023 80.49 90th 715 87.4%
2024 82.93 74th 727 89.8%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Appleton Public Montessori

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 10 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 11
2007 89 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 91
2008 90 1 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 95
2009 96 1 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 101
2010 99 0 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 105
2011 104 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 108
2012 105 2 3 3 0 0 0 0 113
2013 102 2 3 3 0 0 0 0 110
2014 142 2 5 3 0 0 0 0 152
2015 153 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 157
2016 151 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 158
2017 145 1 1 6 0 0 2 0 155
2018 142 1 2 9 0 0 3 0 157
2019 136 0 3 12 0 0 4 0 155
2020 135 0 4 7 0 0 9 0 155
2021 133 0 3 6 2 0 10 0 154
2022 114 0 4 9 2 0 9 0 138
2023 118 1 6 10 0 0 12 0 147

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Appleton Public Montessori

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 11 2.0 5.5 n/a
2007 91 4.4 20.7 5.5
2008 95 4.7 20.2 8.4
2009 101 4.7 21.5 15.8
2010 105 4.9 21.4 14.3
2011 108 4.7 22.9 19.4
2012 113 4.1 27.5 20.4
2013 110 4.2 26.1 12.7
2014 152 6.2 24.5 14.5
2015 157 n/a n/a 15.9
2016 158 6.0 26.3 11.4
2017 155 6.3 24.6 16.1
2018 157 5.9 26.6 14.6
2019 155 6.0 25.6 18.7
2020 155 5.9 26.2 16.8
2021 154 5.7 26.9 20.8
2022 138 6.1 22.6 21.7
2023 147 6.2 23.4 25.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Appleton Public Montessori

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 11 2.0 5.5 n/a
2007 91 4.4 20.7 5.5
2008 95 4.7 20.2 8.4
2009 101 4.7 21.5 15.8
2010 105 4.9 21.4 14.3
2011 108 4.7 22.9 19.4
2012 113 4.1 27.5 20.4
2013 110 4.2 26.1 12.7
2014 152 6.2 24.5 14.5
2015 157 n/a n/a 15.9
2016 158 6.0 26.3 11.4
2017 155 6.3 24.6 16.1
2018 157 5.9 26.6 14.6
2019 155 6.0 25.6 18.7
2020 155 5.9 26.2 16.8
2021 154 5.7 26.9 20.8
2022 138 6.1 22.6 21.7
2023 147 6.2 23.4 25.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Appleton Public Montessori

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $198 (2.4%) $8,206 (97.6%) $8,405
2020 $422 (3.9%) $10,377 (96.1%) $10,799
2021 $911 (7.8%) $10,818 (92.2%) $11,729

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Appleton Public Montessori

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 302nd of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 317th of 1067 Elementary schools
 0.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Appleton Public Montessori)5584.2
 29.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Appleton Area School District)30.137.9
 7.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Appleton Public Montessori)6073.7
 13.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Appleton Area School District)44.147.8
 3.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Appleton Public Montessori)52.455
 2.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Appleton Area School District)39.545.1
 5.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Appleton Public Montessori)42.930
 12.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Appleton Area School District)39.144.2
 5.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Appleton Public Montessori)71.450
 21.4%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Appleton Area School District)50.759.9
 9.2%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Appleton Public Montessori)66.755
 11.7%
   4th Grade Science (Appleton Area School District)51.651.6
 0%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Appleton Public Montessori)6066.7
 6.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Appleton Area School District)36.938.9
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Appleton Public Montessori)3566.7
 31.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Appleton Area School District)42.550.5
 7.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)47.848.4
 0.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Appleton Public Montessori)71.466.7
 4.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Appleton Area School District)43.247.1
 4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)41.740.6
 1.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Appleton Public Montessori)57.144.4
 12.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Appleton Area School District)49.850.3
 0.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)43.542.6
 0.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students155147
 5.2%
African American01
American Indian00
Asian36
 100%
Hispanic1210
 16.7%
Pacific Islander00
White136118
 13.2%
Two or More Races412
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients18.7%25.2%
 6.5%


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Appleton Public Montessori ranks 188th of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Appleton Public Montessori are 80% White, 8% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 4% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 147 students attended Appleton Public Montessori.


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