Serving 138 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Appleton Public Montessori ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 138 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Appleton Public Montessori's student population of 138 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
138 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Appleton Public Montessori ranks within the top 50% of all 1,984 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Appleton Public Montessori is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#810 out of 1984 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
7%
13%
Black
n/a
9%
White
83%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Appleton Public Montessori's ranking?
Appleton Public Montessori is ranked #810 out of 1,984 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
How many students attend Appleton Public Montessori?
138 students attend Appleton Public Montessori.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Appleton Public Montessori students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Appleton Public Montessori?
Appleton Public Montessori has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Appleton Public Montessori offer ?
Appleton Public Montessori offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Appleton Public Montessori part of?
Appleton Public Montessori is part of Appleton Area School District.
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