Top Rankings
Black River Falls School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,593 students in Black River Falls School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Black River Falls School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,248 Schools
# Students
1,593 Students
828,174 Students
# Teachers
139 Teachers
59,890 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Black River Falls School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 439 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#356 out of 443 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
39%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.51
# American Indian Students
354 Students
9,547 Students
% American Indian Students
22%
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
34,227 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
49 Students
108,741 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
13%
# Black Students
26 Students
71,409 Students
% Black Students
2%
9%
# White Students
1,066 Students
563,072 Students
% White Students
67%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
630 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
94 Students
40,760 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
92
51,141
# Students in K Grade:
100
54,443
# Students in 1st Grade:
129
54,682
# Students in 2nd Grade:
107
55,361
# Students in 3rd Grade:
116
55,782
# Students in 4th Grade:
103
56,342
# Students in 5th Grade:
104
56,976
# Students in 6th Grade:
118
58,085
# Students in 7th Grade:
128
60,698
# Students in 8th Grade:
122
61,972
# Students in 9th Grade:
132
67,643
# Students in 10th Grade:
113
64,086
# Students in 11th Grade:
105
64,078
# Students in 12th Grade:
124
66,785
# Ungraded Students:
-
100
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,833 is higher than the state median of $16,747. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,405 is higher than the state median of $16,719. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,833
$16,747
Spending / Student
$17,405
$16,719
Best Black River Falls School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Black River Falls Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1202 Pierce St
Black River Falls, WI 54615
(715) 284-5315
Black River Falls, WI 54615
(715) 284-5315
Grades: 6-8
| 368 students
Rank: #22.
Red Creek Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
410 County Road A
Black River Falls, WI 54615
(715) 284-7155
Black River Falls, WI 54615
(715) 284-7155
Grades: 2-5
| 430 students
Rank: #33.
Black River Falls High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Pierce St
Black River Falls, WI 54615
(715) 284-4324
Black River Falls, WI 54615
(715) 284-4324
Grades: 9-12
| 474 students
Rank: n/an/a
720 Forrest St
Black River Falls, WI 54615
(715) 284-9406
Black River Falls, WI 54615
(715) 284-9406
Grades: PK-1
| 321 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Black River Falls School District?
Black River Falls School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,593 students.
What is the rank of Black River Falls School District?
Black River Falls School District is ranked #353 out of 439 school districts in Wisconsin (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Black River Falls School District?
67% of Black River Falls School District students are White, 22% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Black River Falls School District?
Black River Falls School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Black River Falls School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,405 is higher than the state median of $16,719. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
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