Houdini Elementary School
Tel:
(920)832-4608
- Houdini Elementary School serves 584 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Houdini Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 30%.
School Overview
- Houdini Elementary School's student population of 584 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 584 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Houdini Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,029 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Houdini Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WI) |
| Overall School Rank | #821 out of 2029 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 44% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 6% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 12% |
| Black | 2% | 9% |
| White | 83% | 70% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.30 | 0.49 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 18% | 32% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Appleton Area School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Houdini Elementary School is Appleton Technical Academy (1.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Odyssey-magellan (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Highlands Elementary School (1.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Appleton Highlands Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 584 students
1.1 miles
2037 N Elinor St
Appleton, WI 54914
(920)832-6250 1.1 PK-6 584 - Appleton Odyssey-magellan Magnet School
Grades: 3-8 | 147 students
1.1 miles
2037 N Elinor St
Appleton, WI 54914
(920)832-6250 1.1 3-8 147 - Appleton Classical School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 484 students
1.7 miles
3310 N Durkee St
Appleton, WI 54911
(920)832-4968 1.7 K-8 484 - Appleton Einstein Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 518 students
1.7 miles
324 E Florida Ave
Appleton, WI 54911
(920)832-6240 1.7 7-8 518 - Appleton Ferber Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 607 students
1.8 miles
515 E Capitol Dr
Appleton, WI 54911
(920)832-5755 1.8 PK-6 607
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