Serving 129 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Fox River Academy ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 129 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fox River Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Fox River Academy's student population of 129 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
129 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Wed. Aug 20, 2025
School Motto
The Fox River Academy will foster in its students the passion and curiosity necessary for lifelong learning.
School Rankings
Fox River Academy ranks within the top 5% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fox River Academy is 0.42, which is less 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
#42 out of 1962 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
1%
9%
White
75%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fox River Academy's ranking?
Fox River Academy is ranked #42 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Fox River Academy often compared to?
Fox River Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Classical School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Fox River Academy?
129 students attend Fox River Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Fox River Academy students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fox River Academy?
Fox River Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fox River Academy offer ?
Fox River Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Fox River Academy part of?
Fox River Academy is part of Appleton Area School District.
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