Serving 139 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Appleton Bilingual School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 139 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Appleton Bilingual School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Appleton Bilingual School's student population of 139 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
139 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Aprender X 2 • Learning X 2
School Rankings
Appleton Bilingual School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Appleton Bilingual School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1427 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
68%
14%
Black
1%
9%
White
27%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Appleton Bilingual School's ranking?
Appleton Bilingual School is ranked #1427 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Appleton Bilingual School?
139 students attend Appleton Bilingual School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Appleton Bilingual School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Appleton Bilingual School?
Appleton Bilingual School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Appleton Bilingual School offer ?
Appleton Bilingual School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Appleton Bilingual School part of?
Appleton Bilingual School is part of Appleton Area School District.
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