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Houdini Elementary School vs. Janssen Elementary School

Should you attend Houdini Elementary School 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
Houdini Elementary School
2305 W Capitol Dr
Appleton, WI 54914
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Janssen Elementary School
420 Wallace St
Combined Locks, WI 54113
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
n/a

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 560 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Houdini Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), 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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-6
K-4
Total Students
560 students
375 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Houdini 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 Janssen Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Houdini Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Janssen Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
30 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Houdini 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 Janssen Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Houdini 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 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

#395 out of 1962 schools in WI
(Top 30%)
#239 out of 1962 schools in WI
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Houdini Elementary School, 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.
52%
(Top 30% in WI)
60-64%
(Top 20% in WI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Houdini 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 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.
50%
(Top 30% 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 Houdini 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 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.
70-74%
(Top 10% 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 Houdini 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 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 Houdini Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Janssen Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
85
68
Grade 1 Students
90
69
Grade 2 Students
76
69
Grade 3 Students
83
79
Grade 4 Students
75
90
Grade 5 Students
79
-
Grade 6 Students
72
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Houdini 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 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
10%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Houdini 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 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
10%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Houdini 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 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
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Houdini 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 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
71%
85%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Houdini 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 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
7%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Houdini 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 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.
0.48
0.27
This chart showcases the diversity score of Houdini 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 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
27%
22%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Houdini 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 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
5%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Houdini 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 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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