Appleton Community 4K vs Kaleidoscope Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Appleton Community 4K
Appleton · Public other · Grades PK–PK
672 students
Kaleidoscope Academy
Appleton · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
456 students
| Measure | Appleton Community 4K Appleton, Wisconsin | Kaleidoscope Academy Appleton, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #238 of 359 |
| National rank | – | #8357 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 672 | 456 |
| Enrollment | 672 | 456 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.2% | 50.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 42% |
| Math proficiency | – | 34% |
| city | Appleton | Appleton |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Appleton Community 4K does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.2% vs 50.7%).
- •Kaleidoscope Academy does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 19.2).
- •Appleton Community 4K is the larger school with 672 students compared with 456.
- •Appleton Community 4K is a public school while Kaleidoscope Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Appleton Community 4K better than Kaleidoscope Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Appleton Community 4K and Kaleidoscope Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Appleton and Appleton in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Appleton Community 4K: 672. Kaleidoscope Academy: 456. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Appleton Community 4K and Kaleidoscope Academy rank in Wisconsin?
Appleton Community 4K is unranked and Kaleidoscope Academy is 238th of 359 among other schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).