Einstein Middle vs Kaleidoscope Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Einstein Middle
Appleton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
851 students
Kaleidoscope Academy
Appleton · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
456 students
| Measure | Einstein Middle Appleton, Wisconsin | Kaleidoscope Academy Appleton, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #172 of 359 | #238 of 359 |
| National rank | #6284 of 15,369 | #8357 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 851 | 456 |
| Enrollment | 851 | 456 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.9% | 50.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 34% |
| city | Appleton | Appleton |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Einstein Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.2 vs 46.7).
- •Einstein Middle does better on math proficiency (46% vs 34%).
- •Kaleidoscope Academy does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 41%).
- •Einstein Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.9% vs 50.7%).
- •Kaleidoscope Academy does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.4).
- •Einstein Middle is the larger school with 851 students compared with 456.
- •Einstein Middle 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 Einstein Middle better than Kaleidoscope Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Einstein Middle ranks higher (56.2 vs 46.7 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 Einstein Middle and Kaleidoscope Academy?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Appleton and Appleton in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Einstein Middle: 851. Kaleidoscope Academy: 456. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Einstein Middle and Kaleidoscope Academy rank in Wisconsin?
Einstein Middle is 172nd of 359 and Kaleidoscope Academy is 238th of 359 among middle schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).