Appleton Public Montessori vs Freedom Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 9.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Appleton Public Montessori
Grand Chute · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
149 students
Freedom Middle
Freedom · Public middle · Grades 6–8
339 students
| Measure | Appleton Public Montessori Grand Chute, Wisconsin | Freedom Middle Freedom, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #432 of 1,069 | #88 of 359 |
| National rank | #17906 of 50,301 | #4207 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 149 | 339 |
| Enrollment | 149 | 339 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.2% | 18.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 42% |
| city | Grand Chute | Freedom |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Freedom Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.8 vs 60.4).
- •Appleton Public Montessori does better on math proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Appleton Public Montessori does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 55%).
- •Freedom Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.6% vs 24.2%).
- •Freedom Middle does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 21.3).
- •Freedom Middle is the larger school with 339 students compared with 149.
- •Appleton Public Montessori is a charter school while Freedom Middle is a public 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 Public Montessori better than Freedom Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Freedom Middle ranks higher (65.8 vs 60.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Appleton Public Montessori and Freedom Middle?
About 9.6 km in a straight line, between Grand Chute and Freedom in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Appleton Public Montessori: 149. Freedom Middle: 339. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Appleton Public Montessori and Freedom Middle rank in Wisconsin?
Appleton Public Montessori is 432nd of 1,069 and Freedom Middle is 88th of 359 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).