Serving 348 students in grades 6-8, Black River Falls Middle School 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 29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 348 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
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Black River Falls Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
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Black River Falls Middle School's student population of 348 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
348 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
Black River Falls Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Black River Falls Middle School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1513 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
21%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
1%
9%
White
70%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
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Black River Falls Middle School is ranked #1513 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Black River Falls Middle School?
348 students attend Black River Falls Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Black River Falls Middle School students are White, 21% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Black River Falls Middle School?
Black River Falls Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Black River Falls Middle School offer ?
Black River Falls Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Black River Falls Middle School part of?
Black River Falls Middle School is part of Black River Falls School District.
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