Test Scores for Appleton Area School District

Appleton Area School District

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122 E College Ave
Appleton, WI 54911
Outagamie County
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PH: (920) 832-6161
FAX: (920) 832-1725

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Grades PK-12
15,189 students
38 schools

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WSAS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

80% (2012)

80% (2011)

81% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2012.

Math

74% (2012)

72% (2011)

77% (2010)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2011-2012

Grade 4

Reading

82% (2012)

85% (2011)

85% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2012.

Social Studies

94% (2012)

92% (2011)

94% (2010)
The state average for Social Studies was 93% in 2012.

Science

76% (2012)

80% (2011)

79% (2010)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2012.

Language Arts

78% (2012)

79% (2011)

81% (2010)
The state average for Language Arts was 78% in 2012.

Math

81% (2012)

81% (2011)

85% (2010)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2011-2012

Grade 5

Reading

81% (2012)

87% (2011)

85% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2012.

Math

79% (2012)

82% (2011)

82% (2010)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2011-2012

Grade 6

Reading

87% (2012)

92% (2011)

90% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2012.

Math

82% (2012)

86% (2011)

85% (2010)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2012.

Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2011-2012

Grade 7

Reading

89% (2012)

91% (2011)

89% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2012.

Math

83% (2012)

82% (2011)

83% (2010)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2012.

Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2011-2012

Grade 8

Reading

89% (2012)

88% (2011)

87% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2012.

Social Studies

86% (2012)

84% (2011)

85% (2010)
The state average for Social Studies was 82% in 2012.

Science

84% (2012)

79% (2011)

82% (2010)
The state average for Science was 82% in 2012.

Language Arts

71% (2012)

68% (2011)

69% (2010)
The state average for Language Arts was 66% in 2012.

Math

83% (2012)

79% (2011)

80% (2010)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2011-2012

Grade 10

Reading

81% (2012)

79% (2011)

79% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

Social Studies

75% (2012)

80% (2011)

78% (2010)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2012.

Science

75% (2012)

75% (2011)

77% (2010)
The state average for Science was 75% in 2012.

Language Arts

71% (2012)

73% (2011)

71% (2010)
The state average for Language Arts was 73% in 2012.

Math

75% (2012)

74% (2011)

77% (2010)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2012.

Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2011-2012

About the Tests

In 2011-2012 Wisconsin used the Wisconsin Student Assessment System (WSAS), which includes the WKCE and WAA, to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in math and reading and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in English language arts, science and social studies.
The WSAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wisconsin.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

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WSAS Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading	This District
All Students	80%
Female	84%
Male	76%
Black, not of Hispanic origin	39%
Asian/Pacific Islander	62%
Hispanic	75%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White, not of Hispanic origin	84%
Economically disadvantaged	67%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Students with disabilities	42%
Non-disabled	85%
English learners	61%
Proficient in English	83%
Non-migrant	79%

Math	This District
All Students	74%
Female	74%
Male	72%
Black, not of Hispanic origin	27%
Asian/Pacific Islander	59%
Hispanic	59%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White, not of Hispanic origin	79%
Economically disadvantaged	58%
Not economically disadvantaged	83%
Students with disabilities	39%
Non-disabled	78%
English learners	56%
Proficient in English	76%
Non-migrant	72%

Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2011-2012

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	82%
Female	84%
Male	79%
Black, not of Hispanic origin	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	75%
Hispanic	69%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White, not of Hispanic origin	84%
Economically disadvantaged	71%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Students with disabilities	39%
Non-disabled	89%
English learners	58%
Proficient in English	84%
Non-migrant	81%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	94%
Female	95%
Male	91%
Black, not of Hispanic origin	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	90%
Hispanic	90%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White, not of Hispanic origin	95%
Economically disadvantaged	88%
Not economically disadvantaged	97%
Students with disabilities	73%
Non-disabled	96%
English learners	84%
Proficient in English	94%
Non-migrant	93%

Science	This District
All Students	76%
Female	76%
Male	75%
Black, not of Hispanic origin	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	63%
Hispanic	62%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White, not of Hispanic origin	80%
Economically disadvantaged	64%
Not economically disadvantaged	84%
Students with disabilities	47%
Non-disabled	81%
English learners	47%
Proficient in English	79%
Non-migrant	76%

Language Arts	This District
All Students	78%
Female	79%
Male	74%
Black, not of Hispanic origin	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	65%
Hispanic	64%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White, not of Hispanic origin	80%
Economically disadvantaged	65%
Not economically disadvantaged	86%
Students with disabilities	47%
Non-disabled	82%
English learners	50%
Proficient in English	80%
Non-migrant	77%

Math	This District
All Students	81%
Female	79%
Male	80%
Black, not of Hispanic origin	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	68%
Hispanic	63%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White, not of Hispanic origin	85%
Economically disadvantaged	69%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Students with disabilities	41%
Non-disabled	87%
English learners	50%
Proficient in English	84%
Non-migrant	80%

Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2011-2012

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	81%
Female	85%
Male	76%
Black, not of Hispanic origin	60%
Asian/Pacific Islander	70%
Hispanic	50%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White, not of Hispanic origin	87%
Economically disadvantaged	67%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Students with disabilities	41%
Non-disabled	86%
English learners	40%
Proficient in English	85%
Non-migrant	80%

Math	This District
All Students	79%
Female	79%
Male	77%
Black, not of Hispanic origin	53%
Asian/Pacific Islander	73%
Hispanic	58%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White, not of Hispanic origin	84%
Economically disadvantaged	64%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Students with disabilities	46%
Non-disabled	83%
English learners	50%
Proficient in English	82%
Non-migrant	78%

Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2011-2012

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	87%
Female	91%
Male	81%
Black, not of Hispanic origin	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	74%
Hispanic	73%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White, not of Hispanic origin	90%
Economically disadvantaged	78%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Students with disabilities	43%
Non-disabled	93%
English learners	55%
Proficient in English	89%
Non-migrant	86%

Math	This District
All Students	82%
Female	82%
Male	79%
Black, not of Hispanic origin	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	71%
Hispanic	64%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White, not of Hispanic origin	84%
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Students with disabilities	32%
Non-disabled	89%
English learners	52%
Proficient in English	83%
Non-migrant	81%

Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2011-2012

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	89%
Female	92%
Male	86%
Black, not of Hispanic origin	84%
Asian/Pacific Islander	79%
Hispanic	82%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White, not of Hispanic origin	93%
Economically disadvantaged	83%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Students with disabilities	56%
Non-disabled	95%
English learners	62%
Proficient in English	91%
Non-migrant	90%

Math	This District
All Students	83%
Female	85%
Male	82%
Black, not of Hispanic origin	80%
Asian/Pacific Islander	81%
Hispanic	75%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White, not of Hispanic origin	85%
Economically disadvantaged	74%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Students with disabilities	42%
Non-disabled	90%
English learners	66%
Proficient in English	85%
Non-migrant	83%

Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2011-2012

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	89%
Female	92%
Male	83%
Black, not of Hispanic origin	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	75%
Hispanic	77%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White, not of Hispanic origin	90%
Economically disadvantaged	77%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Students with disabilities	39%
Non-disabled	94%
English learners	52%
Proficient in English	90%
Non-migrant	87%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	86%
Female	87%
Male	82%
Black, not of Hispanic origin	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	80%
Hispanic	77%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White, not of Hispanic origin	86%
Economically disadvantaged	72%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Students with disabilities	43%
Non-disabled	90%
English learners	51%
Proficient in English	86%
Non-migrant	84%

Science	This District
All Students	84%
Female	84%
Male	81%
Black, not of Hispanic origin	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	65%
Hispanic	72%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White, not of Hispanic origin	87%
Economically disadvantaged	69%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Students with disabilities	38%
Non-disabled	88%
English learners	38%
Proficient in English	86%
Non-migrant	83%

Language Arts	This District
All Students	71%
Female	75%
Male	66%
Black, not of Hispanic origin	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	54%
Hispanic	62%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White, not of Hispanic origin	74%
Economically disadvantaged	52%
Not economically disadvantaged	81%
Students with disabilities	17%
Non-disabled	77%
English learners	29%
Proficient in English	73%
Non-migrant	70%

Math	This District
All Students	83%
Female	81%
Male	81%
Black, not of Hispanic origin	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	76%
Hispanic	70%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	n/a
White, not of Hispanic origin	84%
Economically disadvantaged	69%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Students with disabilities	33%
Non-disabled	88%
English learners	44%
Proficient in English	84%
Non-migrant	82%

Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2011-2012

Grade 10

Reading	This District
All Students	81%
Female	84%
Male	78%
Black, not of Hispanic origin	66%
Asian/Pacific Islander	68%
Hispanic	67%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	55%
White, not of Hispanic origin	84%
Economically disadvantaged	64%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Students with disabilities	33%
Non-disabled	88%
English learners	18%
Proficient in English	83%
Non-migrant	80%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	75%
Female	77%
Male	75%
Black, not of Hispanic origin	62%
Asian/Pacific Islander	68%
Hispanic	61%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	33%
White, not of Hispanic origin	79%
Economically disadvantaged	62%
Not economically disadvantaged	82%
Students with disabilities	26%
Non-disabled	83%
English learners	18%
Proficient in English	78%
Non-migrant	76%

Science	This District
All Students	75%
Female	73%
Male	75%
Black, not of Hispanic origin	59%
Asian/Pacific Islander	57%
Hispanic	50%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	55%
White, not of Hispanic origin	80%
Economically disadvantaged	58%
Not economically disadvantaged	82%
Students with disabilities	31%
Non-disabled	81%
English learners	10%
Proficient in English	76%
Non-migrant	74%

Language Arts	This District
All Students	71%
Female	78%
Male	64%
Black, not of Hispanic origin	61%
Asian/Pacific Islander	65%
Hispanic	48%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	33%
White, not of Hispanic origin	74%
Economically disadvantaged	55%
Not economically disadvantaged	79%
Students with disabilities	19%
Non-disabled	79%
English learners	15%
Proficient in English	72%
Non-migrant	71%

Math	This District
All Students	75%
Female	77%
Male	73%
Black, not of Hispanic origin	59%
Asian/Pacific Islander	68%
Hispanic	45%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	56%
White, not of Hispanic origin	79%
Economically disadvantaged	57%
Not economically disadvantaged	84%
Students with disabilities	23%
Non-disabled	82%
English learners	20%
Proficient in English	77%
Non-migrant	75%

Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2011-2012

About the Tests

In 2011-2012 Wisconsin used the Wisconsin Student Assessment System (WSAS), which includes the WKCE and WAA, to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in math and reading and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in English language arts, science and social studies.
The WSAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills needed to progress through school.
The different student groups are identified by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

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Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: ¹NCES, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher¹	16	15

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Students

Student Subgroups

Source: ¹WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2010-2011
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program¹	38%	39%
Limited English proficient¹	10%	6%
Disabled students¹	14%	14%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$9,982	$10,248

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	65%	61%
Student and staff support	9%	9%
Administration	13%	12%
Other expenditures	13%	17%

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