Best Public Schools in Zip Code 54130

The 54130 zip code area is home to 9 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools, all part of the Kaukauna Area School District and the Freedom Area School District. Several schools stand out, including New Directions Learning Community, a public charter elementary school that ranks 11th out of 1,061 Wisconsin elementary schools and has exceptional test scores, low chronic absenteeism, and a relatively low free/reduced lunch rate. River View School, a middle school in the Kaukauna district, also ranks highly and has consistently strong test scores and low chronic absenteeism.

The data shows that the schools in the Kaukauna district generally perform well, with several schools receiving 4-star ratings from SchoolDigger. The Freedom district also has strong-performing schools, with Freedom High and Freedom Middle both receiving 4-star ratings. However, there is a notable difference in performance between the elementary schools, with New Directions Learning Community and Quinney Elementary standing out, while Haen Elementary lags behind.

The data also suggests a correlation between socioeconomic factors and academic performance, as the schools with the highest free/reduced lunch rates tend to have lower test scores and higher chronic absenteeism rates. Additionally, the schools with the highest spending per student do not necessarily have the best outcomes, indicating that simply spending more money may not be the sole driver of academic success.