Top Rankings
Black River Falls School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,552 students in Black River Falls School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, 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 25% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,186 Schools
# Students
1,552 Students
806,117 Students
# Teachers
116 Teachers
58,787 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Black River Falls School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 442 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#392 out of 447 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
44%
Graduation Rate
92%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)33%
24%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.54
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
19%
1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2002–2013. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
4%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% White
68%
66%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,418 is higher than the state median of $19,507. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,012 is higher than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$15,725 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$37 MM
$15,218 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$21,418
$19,507
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$24,012
$18,878
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Black River Falls School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Red Creek Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
410 County Road A
Black River Falls, WI 54615
(715) 284-7155
Black River Falls, WI 54615
(715) 284-7155
Gr: 2-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Black River Falls Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
112 Diploma Drive
Black River Falls, WI 54615
(715) 284-5315
Black River Falls, WI 54615
(715) 284-5315
Gr: 6-8 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Black River Falls High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
166 Tiger Lane
Black River Falls, WI 54615
(715) 284-4324
Black River Falls, WI 54615
(715) 284-4324
Gr: 9-12 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
720 Forrest St
Black River Falls, WI 54615
(715) 284-9406
Black River Falls, WI 54615
(715) 284-9406
Gr: PK-1 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Black River Falls School District?
Black River Falls School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,552 students.
What is the rank of Black River Falls School District?
Black River Falls School District is ranked #398 out of 442 school districts in Wisconsin (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Black River Falls School District?
68% of Black River Falls School District students are White, 19% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% 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 13:1, 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 $24,012 is higher than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
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