Best middle schools in Appleton (2025)
Schools classified as middle schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 6 schools in Appleton, Wisconsin. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Wisconsin.
- 188Woodland IntermediateAppleton · Public Middle84% Math proficiency · 316 students
- 287Odyssey-MagellanAppleton · Public Middle97.5% Math proficiency · 214 students
- 356Einstein MiddleAppleton · Public Middle46% Math proficiency · 851 students
- 447Kaleidoscope AcademyAppleton · Charter Middle34% Math proficiency · 456 students
- 540Madison MiddleAppleton · Public Middle33% Math proficiency · 929 students
- 628Wilson MiddleAppleton · Public Middle25% Math proficiency · 587 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Woodland Intermediate Appleton · Middle · Grades 5–6 | Public | 87.9 Top 5% | 84% Math proficiency | 316 |
| 2 | Odyssey-Magellan Appleton · Middle · Grades 2–8 | Public | 87.3 Top 5% | 97.5% Math proficiency | 214 |
| 3 | Einstein Middle Appleton · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 56.2 Top 50% | 46% Math proficiency | 851 |
| 4 | Kaleidoscope Academy Appleton · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Charter | 46.7 Lower 50% | 34% Math proficiency | 456 |
| 5 | Madison Middle Appleton · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 40.2 Lower 50% | 33% Math proficiency | 929 |
| 6 | Wilson Middle Appleton · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 27.5 Lower 50% | 25% Math proficiency | 587 |
Woodland Intermediate in Appleton leads the 2025 list of middle schools in Appleton with a Success Index (US) of 87.9. Of the 6 schools shown, 5 are public, 1 are charter.
For the full picture see the wider Wisconsin middle schools rankings, every school on the Appleton page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best middle school in Appleton?
Woodland Intermediate in Appleton, Wisconsin ranks first among middle schools in Appleton with a Success Index (US) of 87.9 out of 100 (Enrollment: 316).
How are middle schools in Appleton ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.