Serving 460 students in grades 6-8, Kaleidoscope Academy 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 28% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 460 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kaleidoscope Academy's student population of 460 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
460 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Year Founded
2007
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
Express Yourself
School Rankings
Kaleidoscope Academy 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 Kaleidoscope Academy is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1456 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
8%
4%
Hispanic
17%
14%
Black
8%
9%
White
58%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kaleidoscope Academy's ranking?
Kaleidoscope Academy is ranked #1456 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Kaleidoscope Academy often compared to?
Kaleidoscope Academyis often viewed alongside schools like La Crosse Polytechnic School, Einstein Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Kaleidoscope Academy?
460 students attend Kaleidoscope Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Kaleidoscope Academy students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kaleidoscope Academy?
Kaleidoscope Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kaleidoscope Academy offer ?
Kaleidoscope Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Kaleidoscope Academy part of?
Kaleidoscope Academy is part of Appleton Area School District.
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