New Directions Learning Community vs River View School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Directions Learning Community
Kaukauna · Charter elementary · Grades PK–4
270 students
River View School
Kaukauna · Public middle · Grades 5–8
1,160 students
| Measure | New Directions Learning Community Kaukauna, Wisconsin | River View School Kaukauna, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #109 of 1,069 | #99 of 359 |
| National rank | #7007 of 50,301 | #4404 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 270 | 1,160 |
| Enrollment | 270 | 1,160 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.4% | 27.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 54% |
| city | Kaukauna | Kaukauna |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Directions Learning Community scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.5 vs 64.9).
- •New Directions Learning Community does better on math proficiency (77% vs 54%).
- •New Directions Learning Community does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 50%).
- •New Directions Learning Community does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.4% vs 27.2%).
- •River View School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 16.9).
- •River View School is the larger school with 1,160 students compared with 270.
- •New Directions Learning Community is a charter school while River View School 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 New Directions Learning Community better than River View School?
On the Success Index (US), New Directions Learning Community ranks higher (76.5 vs 64.9 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 New Directions Learning Community and River View School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Kaukauna and Kaukauna in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New Directions Learning Community: 270. River View School: 1,160. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Directions Learning Community and River View School rank in Wisconsin?
New Directions Learning Community is 109th of 1,069 and River View School is 99th of 359 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).