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Valley New School vs. Tesla Engineering Charter School

Should you attend Valley New School or Tesla Engineering Charter School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Valley New School
122 E College Ave, Suite 2b
Appleton, WI 54911
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Tesla Engineering Charter School
2121 Emmers Dr
Appleton, WI 54915
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Valley New School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)

Tesla Engineering Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 66 students in grades 7-12, Valley New School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 155 students in grades 9-12, Tesla Engineering Charter School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 39:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-12
9-12
Total Students
66 students
155 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Valley New School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Tesla Engineering Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
39% | 61%
90% | 10%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Valley New School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Tesla Engineering Charter School.
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
4 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Valley New School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Tesla Engineering Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
39:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Valley New School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Appleton Area School District and the state of Wisconsin, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Tesla Engineering Charter School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Appleton Area School District and the state of Wisconsin, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.

Test Scores

#990 out of 1962 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
#89 out of 1962 schools in WI
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Valley New School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Tesla Engineering Charter School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<50%
(Top 30% in WI)
60-69%
(Top 20% in WI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Valley New School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Appleton Area School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tesla Engineering Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Appleton Area School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
21-39%
(Bottom 50% in WI)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-79%
(Top 1% in WI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Valley New School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Appleton Area School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tesla Engineering Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Appleton Area School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
21-39%
(Bottom 50% in WI)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-69%
(Top 20% in WI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Valley New School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Appleton Area School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tesla Engineering Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Appleton Area School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥50%
(Bottom 50% in WI)
≥90%
(Top 50% in WI)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Valley New School with the average graduation rate observed in the Appleton Area School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Tesla Engineering Charter School with the average graduation rate observed in the Appleton Area School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Valley New School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Tesla Engineering Charter School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
7
-
Grade 8 Students
9
-
Grade 9 Students
9
50
Grade 10 Students
19
33
Grade 11 Students
12
32
Grade 12 Students
10
40

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Valley New School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Appleton Area School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Tesla Engineering Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Appleton Area School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
6%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Valley New School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Appleton Area School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Tesla Engineering Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Appleton Area School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Valley New School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Appleton Area School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Tesla Engineering Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Appleton Area School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Valley New School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Appleton Area School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Tesla Engineering Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Appleton Area School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% White
83%
85%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Valley New School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Appleton Area School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Tesla Engineering Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Appleton Area School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Valley New School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Appleton Area School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Tesla Engineering Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Appleton Area School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.31
0.27
This chart showcases the diversity score of Valley New School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Appleton Area School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Tesla Engineering Charter School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Appleton Area School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
17%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Valley New School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Appleton Area School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Tesla Engineering Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Appleton Area School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Valley New School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Appleton Area School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Tesla Engineering Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Appleton Area School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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