Serving 538 students in grades 6-8, Kaleidoscope Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 538 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kaleidoscope Academy's student population of 538 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
538 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kaleidoscope Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,984 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kaleidoscope Academy is 0.54, which is more 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
#1372 out of 1984 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
4%
Hispanic
15%
13%
Black
6%
9%
White
66%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Kaleidoscope Academy's ranking?
Kaleidoscope Academy is ranked #1372 out of 1,984 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Kaleidoscope Academy often compared to?
Kaleidoscope Academyis often viewed alongside schools like La Crosse Polytechnic School, Einstein Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
How many students attend Kaleidoscope Academy?
538 students attend Kaleidoscope Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Kaleidoscope Academy students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kaleidoscope Academy?
Kaleidoscope Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kaleidoscope Academy offer ?
Kaleidoscope Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kaleidoscope Academy part of?
Kaleidoscope Academy is part of Appleton Area School District.
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