Edison Elementary vs Valley New School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 898 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edison Elementary
Appleton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
242 students
Valley New School
Appleton · Charter high · Grades 7–12
68 students
| Measure | Edison Elementary Appleton, Wisconsin | Valley New School Appleton, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #670 of 1,069 | #159 of 446 |
| National rank | #26019 of 50,301 | #8551 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 242 | 68 |
| Enrollment | 242 | 68 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.4% | 32.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 49.5% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 30% |
| city | Appleton | Appleton |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (48.7 vs 49.4).
- •Edison Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 30%).
- •Valley New School does better on reading proficiency (49.5% vs 32%).
- •Valley New School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.4% vs 50.4%).
- •Edison Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 17.0).
- •Edison Elementary is the larger school with 242 students compared with 68.
- •Edison Elementary is a public school while Valley New School 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 Edison Elementary better than Valley New School?
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 Edison Elementary and Valley New School?
About 898 m in a straight line, between Appleton and Appleton in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edison Elementary: 242. Valley New School: 68. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edison Elementary and Valley New School rank in Wisconsin?
Edison Elementary is 670th of 1,069 and Valley New School is 159th of 446 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).