For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 88 students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Appleton, WI.
The top ranked public middle school in Downtown is Valley New School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown, Appleton, WI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 36% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Appleton, WI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Valley New School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
122 E College Ave, Suite 2b
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5605
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5605
Grades: 7-12
| 66 students
Rank: n/an/a
Appleview
Special Education School
120 E Harris St
Appleton, WI 54912
(920) 933-7062
Appleton, WI 54912
(920) 933-7062
Grades: PK-12
| 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Appleton, WI?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Appleton, WI include Valley New School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Appleton?
3 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Appleton.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Appleton?
the neighborhood of Downtown, Appleton public middle schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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