Best Public Schools in Zip Code 54915

The 14 schools in zip code 54915 in Appleton, Wisconsin serve students from elementary through high school, with a mix of public district schools and public charter schools. The data reveals a clear divide in performance, with the Kimberly Area School District schools, such as Sunrise Elementary and Woodland School, consistently outperforming the Appleton Area School District schools on metrics like test scores, chronic absenteeism, and graduation rates.

The charter schools in the area, Appleton Public Montessori and Tesla Engineering Charter School, are among the top-performing schools, with 4- and 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger. These schools have exceptional test scores, low chronic absenteeism, and impressive graduation and dropout rates. In contrast, some of the district-run schools, such as East High, struggle with lower performance and higher chronic absenteeism.

The data also reveals a strong correlation between student demographics, as measured by free and reduced lunch rates, and school performance. The schools with the highest poverty rates tend to have lower test scores, higher chronic absenteeism, and other indicators of lower academic achievement. This suggests that addressing socioeconomic factors may be key to improving outcomes across the region.