Excellent
#316 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 15% in state
Bluff View Middle
Middle School · Prairie Du Chien Area School District · Prairie Du Chien, WI
A Prairie Du Chien Area School District middle school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1901 E Wells St, Prairie Du Chien, WI 53821
- Math 57% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 52% vs WI 53% (2025)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bluff View Middle score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2010–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 55% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2010-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Bluff View 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 10Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated984/100K
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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
$59,476
Median home value
$162,500
Median rent
$842/mo
College educated
17.8%
Homeownership
69.4%
Poverty rate
12.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53821; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mighty River Academy of Virtual EducationCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 42 | Compare → |
| New Frontier Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 0.6 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| Prairie Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| Mfl Marmac Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | 6–8 | 3.4 mi | 176 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Prairie Du Chien Area School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $16,211NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bluff View Middle is listed in Prairie du Chien Area School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bluff View Middle
Bluff View Middle is a public middle school in Prairie Du Chien, WI, part of Prairie Du Chien Area School District, serving approximately 206 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #316 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bluff View Middle
What grades does Bluff View Middle serve?
Bluff View Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Bluff View Middle?
Bluff View Middle has an enrollment of approximately 206 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bluff View Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Bluff View Middle is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bluff View Middle rank in WI?
Bluff View Middle ranks #316 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Bluff View Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Bluff View Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Bluff View Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bluff View Middle has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Is Bluff View Middle a charter school?
No, Bluff View Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bluff View Middle a Title I school?
No, Bluff View Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bluff View Middle?
48.5% of students at Bluff View 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
- 206
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Crawford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 1.5%
- Phone
- (608) 326-3722
- Area population (ZIP 53821)
- 7,711
- Area average commute
- 16 min
- Area median age
- 47.5
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 53821; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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