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Berry Elementary School vs. Mckinley Elementary School

Should you attend Berry Elementary School or Mckinley 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
Berry Elementary School
3601 S Telulah Ave
Appleton, WI 54915
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Mckinley Elementary School
1125 E Taft Ave
Appleton, WI 54915
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Berry 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%)

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 439 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Berry 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 61% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 460 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Mckinley Elementary School 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 39% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
439 students
460 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Berry Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mckinley Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Berry Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mckinley Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
39 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Berry Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mckinley Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Berry Elementary School 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 Mckinley Elementary School 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.

Test Scores

#234 out of 1991 schools in WI
(Top 20%)
#1223 out of 1991 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Berry Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mckinley Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
61%
(Top 20% in WI)(22-23 School Year Data)
39%
(Bottom 50% in WI)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Berry Elementary School 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 Mckinley Elementary School 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.
56%
(Top 20% in WI)
32%
(Bottom 50% in WI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Berry Elementary School 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 Mckinley Elementary School 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.
55-59%
(Top 30% in WI)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in WI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Berry Elementary School 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 Mckinley Elementary School 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.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Berry Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Mckinley Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
2
Kindergarten Students
57
67
Grade 1 Students
61
67
Grade 2 Students
52
59
Grade 3 Students
61
51
Grade 4 Students
67
66
Grade 5 Students
67
68
Grade 6 Students
74
80

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Berry Elementary School, 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 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Mckinley Elementary School, 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 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
5%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Berry Elementary School, 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 Mckinley Elementary School, 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.
% Hispanic
9%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Berry Elementary School, 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 Mckinley Elementary School, 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.
% Black
2%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Berry Elementary School, 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 Mckinley Elementary School, 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.
% White
78%
51%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Berry Elementary School, 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 Mckinley Elementary School, 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.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Berry Elementary School, 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 Mckinley Elementary School, 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.
0.38
0.67
This chart showcases the diversity score of Berry Elementary School, 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 Mckinley Elementary School, 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.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
57%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Berry Elementary School, 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 Mckinley Elementary School, 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.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
1%
(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Berry Elementary School, 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 Mckinley Elementary School, 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 2020-21 school year.
 
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