Houdini Elementary vs Odyssey-Magellan
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Houdini Elementary
Appleton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
501 students
Odyssey-Magellan
Appleton · Public middle · Grades 2–8
214 students
| Measure | Houdini Elementary Appleton, Wisconsin | Odyssey-Magellan Appleton, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #532 of 1,069 | #4 of 359 |
| National rank | #21163 of 50,301 | #527 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 2–8 |
| Students | 501 | 214 |
| Enrollment | 501 | 214 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.1% | 16.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 97.5% |
| city | Appleton | Appleton |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Odyssey-Magellan scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.3 vs 55.7).
- •Odyssey-Magellan does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 46%).
- •Odyssey-Magellan does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 46%).
- •Odyssey-Magellan does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.4% vs 34.1%).
- •Houdini Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 19.5).
- •Houdini Elementary is the larger school with 501 students compared with 214.
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 Houdini Elementary better than Odyssey-Magellan?
On the Success Index (US), Odyssey-Magellan ranks higher (87.3 vs 55.7 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 Houdini Elementary and Odyssey-Magellan?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Appleton and Appleton in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Houdini Elementary: 501. Odyssey-Magellan: 214. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Houdini Elementary and Odyssey-Magellan rank in Wisconsin?
Houdini Elementary is 532nd of 1,069 and Odyssey-Magellan is 4th of 359 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).