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Kaleidoscope Academy

318 E Brewster St, Appleton, WI 54911Appleton Area School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Charter
481
Students
Total enrolled
$14,757
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
12.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 21% vs nat'l
42/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 16% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 481 students in grades 06–08 in Appleton, Wisconsin.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,757 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 42th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Kaleidoscope Academy is a mid-sized middle in Appleton, Wisconsin, serving grades 06–08 with 481 students. The district invests $14,757 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 49% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Kaleidoscope Academy

481
Total Students
12.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
49%
Free Lunch
40
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution237 male · 244 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility49%
National avg 52% · 234 students
Student Composition
63%
15%
9%
Asian7%
White63%
Hispanic / Latino15%
Black5%
Multiracial9%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 550039002759

Academic Outcomes at Kaleidoscope Academy

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
42
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 42th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 42th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 54911

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,757Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,757
State avg
$18,944
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,493
Student Support$2,804
Administration$1,771
Operations$2,214
Other$1,476
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,757 spent per student, an estimated $6,537 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
49%
40%
State government
48.8%
Local (property tax)
39.7%
Federal programs
11.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Huntley ElementaryFerber ElementaryHoudini ElementaryHighlands Elementary
+15 more
↓
Middle
Madison MiddleEinstein MiddleWilson MiddleOdyssey-Magellan
↓
High School
North HighEast HighWest HighRenaissance School
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyOutagamie County
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictAppleton Area School District →
Phone: (920)832-6294
NCES ID: 550039002759
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Appleton seeking a charter middle school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Appleton Area School District
High
North High
1,561 students · 09–12
● 54 opp29% FRL
High
East High
1,306 students · 09–12
● 44 opp41% FRL
High
West High
1,157 students · 09–12
53% FRL
Other
Appleton Community 4K
750 students · PK–PK
● 42 opp48% FRL
Other
Wisconsin Connections Academy
718 students · PK–12
● 42 opp45% FRL
Elem
Huntley Elementary
649 students · PK–06
● 42 opp32% FRL
Mid
Madison Middle
612 students · 07–08
● 44 opp48% FRL
Elem
Ferber Elementary
611 students · PK–06
● 42 opp34% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
318 E Brewster St, Appleton, WI 54911
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.