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#1088 of 2,105 schools in WI
Chippewa Falls Middle
Middle School · Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District · Chippewa Falls, WI
A Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District middle school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
750 Tropicana Blvd, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
- Math 58% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 52% vs WI 53% (2025)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Chippewa Falls Middle score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 22 points since 2020, reaching 55% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (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
39.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Chippewa 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated896/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chippewa Falls), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$76,603
Median home value
$263,900
Median rent
$1,022/mo
College educated
29.7%
Homeownership
70.8%
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54729; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame Middle SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2 | 6–8 | 0.4 mi | 117 | Compare → |
| Northern Wisconsin CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 3.3 mi | 4 | Compare → |
| St Peter Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.8 | 2–8 | 5.0 mi | 44 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #7 of 9
- District spending per student
- $13,948NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Chippewa Falls Middle is listed in Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chippewa Falls Middle
Chippewa Falls Middle is a public middle school in Chippewa Falls, WI, part of Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District, serving approximately 1,037 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,088 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chippewa Falls Middle
What grades does Chippewa Falls Middle serve?
Chippewa Falls Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Chippewa Falls Middle?
Chippewa Falls Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,037 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chippewa Falls Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Chippewa Falls Middle is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chippewa Falls Middle rank in WI?
Chippewa Falls Middle ranks #1,088 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Chippewa Falls Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Chippewa Falls Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Chippewa Falls Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chippewa Falls Middle has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Chippewa Falls Middle a charter school?
No, Chippewa Falls Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chippewa Falls Middle a Title I school?
No, Chippewa Falls Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chippewa Falls Middle?
39.2% of students at Chippewa 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
- 1,037
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 74
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Chippewa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.9%
- Phone
- (715) 726-2400
- Area population (ZIP 54729)
- 34,853
- Area average commute
- 20.1 min
- Area median age
- 42.9
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 54729; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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