Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District
School District · Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
9
6 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,948
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
9
6 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,948
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Evaluating Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Halmstad Elementary
Chippewa Falls · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Stillson Elementary
Chippewa Falls · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Southview Elementary
Chippewa Falls · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Wisconsin rank
#142 of 379
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.6
above Wisconsin avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,948
$944 vs Wisconsin median
District size
4,634 students
Much larger than Wisconsin median
The short answer
Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District ranks #142 of 379 Wisconsin districts by overall school rating. Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District's schools with real test data average 7.4/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Halmstad Elementary (9.1/10), Stillson Elementary (8.7/10), and Southview Elementary (8.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.7/10 despite 24% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.7 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Halmstad Elementary | 9.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Stillson Elementary | 8.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Southview Elementary | 8.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Jim Falls Elementary | 7.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Parkview Elementary | 7.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Hillcrest Elementary | 6.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Chippewa Falls Middle | 6.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Chippewa Falls High | 4.8 / 10 |
See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District
Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District is a Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin school district serving 9 schools. The district educates 4,634 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.6:1. The district invests $13,948 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.0/10, Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Halmstad Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.1/10.
In standardized testing, Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District students show an average math proficiency of 53.8% and ELA proficiency of 49.9%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District with test data.
Schools in Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District
9 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Wisconsin
- City
- Chippewa Falls
- Total Enrollment
- 4,634
- Teachers (FTE)
- 317
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District?
Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District has 9 schools in total — 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District?
The average composite rating for Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District is 7.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District?
Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District spends $13,948 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District is 14.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District?
Halmstad Elementary is the highest-rated school in Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District with a composite score of 9.1/10.
What are the test scores in Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District?
Across schools in Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 53.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 49.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District compare to other districts in Wisconsin?
Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District has an average school rating of 7.0/10 across 9 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Wisconsin by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 53.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 49.9%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Wisconsin Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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