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#1199 of 2,105 schools in WI
Black River Falls Middle
Middle School · Black River Falls School District · Black River Falls, WI
A middle school in Black River Falls, WI serving grades 6th – 8th.
1202 Pierce St, Black River Falls, WI 54615
- Math 39% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 43% vs WI 53% (2025)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Black River Falls Middle score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 41% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Black River Falls Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average596/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,391
Median home value
$190,200
Median rent
$782/mo
College educated
15.8%
Homeownership
71.8%
Poverty rate
14.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54615; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Black River Falls School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,316NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Black River Falls Middle is listed in Black River Falls School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Black River Falls Middle
Black River Falls Middle is a public middle school in Black River Falls, WI, part of Black River Falls School District, serving approximately 337 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,199 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Black River Falls Middle
What grades does Black River Falls Middle serve?
Black River Falls Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Black River Falls Middle?
Black River Falls Middle has an enrollment of approximately 337 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Black River Falls Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Black River Falls Middle is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Black River Falls Middle rank in WI?
Black River Falls Middle ranks #1,199 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Black River Falls Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Black River Falls Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Black River Falls Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Black River Falls Middle has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Black River Falls Middle a charter school?
No, Black River Falls Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Black River Falls Middle a Title I school?
No, Black River Falls Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Black River Falls Middle?
53.4% of students at Black River Falls Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 337
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.9%
- Phone
- (715) 284-5315
- Area population (ZIP 54615)
- 11,054
- Area average commute
- 22.3 min
- Area median age
- 42.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 54615; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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