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Appleton Public Montessori vs. Janssen Elementary School

Should you attend Appleton Public Montessori or Janssen Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Appleton Public Montessori
1545 E Broadway Dr
Appleton, WI 54915
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Janssen Elementary School
420 Wallace St
Combined Locks, WI 54113
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Appleton Public Montessori ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)

Janssen Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 153 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Appleton Public Montessori ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 375 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Janssen Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
K-4
Total Students
153 students
375 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Appleton Public Montessori over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Janssen Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Appleton Public Montessori.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Janssen Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
30 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Appleton Public Montessori over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Janssen Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Appleton Public Montessori with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Appleton Area School District and the state of Wisconsin, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Janssen Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Kimberly Area School District and the state of Wisconsin, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#192 out of 1962 schools in WI
(Top 10%)
#239 out of 1962 schools in WI
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Appleton Public Montessori, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Janssen Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Top 20% in WI)
60-64%
(Top 20% in WI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Appleton Public Montessori who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Appleton Area School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Janssen Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Kimberly Area School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
60-69%
(Top 5% in WI)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 20% in WI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Appleton Public Montessori who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Appleton Area School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Janssen Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Kimberly Area School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥50%
(Top 50% in WI)(21-22 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Top 20% in WI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Appleton Public Montessori who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Appleton Area School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Janssen Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Kimberly Area School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Appleton Public Montessori by grade.
This chart displays the students of Janssen Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
20
-
Kindergarten Students
20
68
Grade 1 Students
20
69
Grade 2 Students
20
69
Grade 3 Students
20
79
Grade 4 Students
18
90
Grade 5 Students
20
-
Grade 6 Students
15
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Appleton Public Montessori, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Appleton Area School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Janssen Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Kimberly Area School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Asian
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Appleton Public Montessori, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Appleton Area School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Janssen Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Kimberly Area School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Appleton Public Montessori, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Appleton Area School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Janssen Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Kimberly Area School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Appleton Public Montessori, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Appleton Area School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Janssen Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Kimberly Area School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
82%
85%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Appleton Public Montessori, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Appleton Area School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Janssen Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Kimberly Area School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Appleton Public Montessori, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Appleton Area School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Janssen Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Kimberly Area School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.32
0.27
This chart showcases the diversity score of Appleton Public Montessori, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Appleton Area School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Janssen Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Kimberly Area School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
22%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Appleton Public Montessori, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Appleton Area School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Janssen Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Kimberly Area School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Appleton Public Montessori, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Appleton Area School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Janssen Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Kimberly Area School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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