The top reported proficiency rate is 85% in Math. The lowest is 68% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Woodland School
Woodland School serves kindergarten through fourth grade in the Kimberly Area School District, a regular public elementary school located on the outskirts of Appleton, within Calumet County. The school’s enrollment is on the smaller side for its grade band, and its student body is predominantly white, with modest shares of Asian and Hispanic students. A very low share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which suggests a relatively affluent catchment. The school does not report its share of students with disabilities or English learners, so there is no public information on how those populations are served.
State testing data from the Wisconsin Forward assessments for grades three and four is available and shows strong results. In both math and English language arts, the share of students scoring proficient or above is high across both tested grades, and participation rates are well above typical thresholds, lending confidence to the results. Fourth-grade science scores are lower than the ELA and math results, though still above the state median for that subject; a parent may want to discuss science instruction with the school. Fourth-grade social studies results are similar to the ELA performance. When compared against other districts in Calumet County, Woodland’s overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades places it in the top quartile. The school does not serve grades that are tested for the full state accountability system beyond these elementary subjects, and there is no graduation rate to report because the school ends at fourth grade.
No information about discipline, staffing ratios, chronic absenteeism, or course access was available in the public data. Because the school is a regular elementary school without a magnet or charter designation, those gaps likely reflect the limited data reported for this level rather than anything unusual about the school itself.
The housing market in the area shows home values somewhat above the state median, and rents are moderate relative to incomes, though buying a home typically requires a higher income than renting. The school’s zip code includes parts of Appleton’s outskirts and nearby rural areas. Appleton is a mid-sized city in the Fox Cities metro region with a diversified economy anchored in manufacturing, healthcare, and education. Its downtown along College Avenue is walkable and offers performing arts venues, museums, and a music festival. The city has a network of parks and trails and is recognized for sustainability efforts. Families moving to the area will find an established community with cultural amenities and a range of employers.
The district recently passed a bond referendum for facility upgrades that will restructure how elementary grades are organized. Woodland School is part of a plan to transition to grade-level centers, meaning that the current kindergarten through fourth grade configuration is likely to change in the coming years. The referendum also includes safety upgrades, capital maintenance, and expansion of career and technical education space at the high school. For a family choosing Woodland now, the future feeder pattern and school assignment may shift, so it is worth asking the district about the timeline and what those changes mean for enrollment boundaries.
Woodland School delivers strong academic results in the early grades, operates in a low-poverty context, and sits within a district that is investing in its facilities. For parents who value high test scores and a stable, homogeneous peer environment, this school is a strong fit. Those concerned about diversity or looking for information on special education and English learner support should seek those details directly from the school, as public data does not cover them.
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