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#638 of 2,105 schools in WI

Top 30% in state

Riverview Middle

Middle School · Barron Area School District · Barron, WI

A Barron Area School District middle school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

135 W River Ave, Barron, WI 54812

  • Math 51% vs WI 53% (2025)
  • Reading 43% vs WI 52% (2025)
  • 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.6Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.64 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.1Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency50.9% (2025 FORWARD)
Reading/ELA Proficiency43% (2025 FORWARD)
Math vs. State Avg-0.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-7.4 pts
Overall Proficiency47% (2025 FORWARD, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2025 FORWARD)
vs. Expected+11.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile58th
Resources & Environment9.4Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.9:1
District spending per student$17,110
Chronic Absenteeism15.4%

Students at Riverview Middle score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 FORWARD proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency51%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
53%(2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency43%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
52%(2025 FORWARD)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 47% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
78%
2010
Math
70%
ELA
81%
2011
Math
36%
ELA
24%
2012
Math
39%
ELA
31%
2013
Math
33%
ELA
28%
2014
Math
23%
ELA
50%
2015
Math
24%
ELA
39%
2016
Math
24%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
30%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
28%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
28%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
28%
ELA
31%
2021*
Math
28%
ELA
31%
2022
Math
26%
ELA
25%
2025
Math
51%
ELA
43%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (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 36 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

61.4%

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.

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The neighborhood

Where Riverview 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 32Car-Dependent
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low223/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$63,882

Median home value

$163,500

Median rent

$908/mo

College educated

17.4%

Homeownership

73.4%

Poverty rate

11.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54812; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Advanced Learning Academy of WisconsinCharter · enrollment unverified7.2K–121.0 mi30Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Barron Area School District

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#1 of 6
District spending per student
$17,110NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Riverview Middle is listed in Barron Area School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Riverview Middle

Riverview Middle is a public middle school in Barron, WI, part of Barron Area School District, serving approximately 298 students in grades 5th-8th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #638 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Riverview Middle

What grades does Riverview Middle serve?

Riverview Middle serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend Riverview Middle?

Riverview Middle has an enrollment of approximately 298 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverview Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Riverview Middle is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Riverview Middle rank in WI?

Riverview Middle ranks #638 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Riverview Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Riverview Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Riverview Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Riverview Middle has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Riverview Middle a charter school?

No, Riverview Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Riverview Middle a Title I school?

No, Riverview Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Riverview Middle?

61.4% of students at Riverview 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
5th – 8th
Enrollment
298
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Barron County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.4%
Area population (ZIP 54812)
6,078
Area average commute
21.9 min
Area median age
41.2
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 54812; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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