Enrollment
327
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Black River Falls, WI
Black River Falls Middle
Federal NCES profile for Black River Falls Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550126000174
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Black River Falls Middle earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Black River Falls · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 52.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Black River Falls Middle has class sizes smaller than 85% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Black River Falls Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Black River Falls, WI.
School address
District: Black River Falls School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550126000174 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.5:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.9%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Black River Falls Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Black River Falls Middle
Black River Falls Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Black River Falls, Wisconsin, enrolling 327 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.5:1, Black River Falls Middle is leaner than roughly 85% of Wisconsin schools and 27% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 52.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 327 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 297 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #115.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (23%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 164 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Black River Falls School District also operates Black River Falls High (500 students) and Red Creek Elementary (436 students) alongside Black River Falls Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Black River Falls Middle compares
Black River Falls Middle on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.5:1 | ▼ 27% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.9% | ▲ 37% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 327 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
327
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 15% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,243
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 164 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 67.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 22.6%
Two or More 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Asian 0.6%
African American 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 67.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.4, Black River Falls Middle is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Black River Falls School District, which includes Black River Falls Middle.
$15,243
Per student
+2%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.9%
State 54.4%
Federal 14.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Black River Falls Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black River Falls High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Red Creek Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Forrest Street Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Black River Falls Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~327 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Black River Falls Middle
How many students attend Black River Falls Middle?
Black River Falls Middle has 327 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Black River Falls, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Black River Falls Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Black River Falls Middle is 10.5:1, which is 27% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 33% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Black River Falls Middle?
52.9% of students at Black River Falls Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Black River Falls Middle?
The largest demographic group at Black River Falls Middle is White at 67.9% of enrollment, in Black River Falls, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Black River Falls Middle?
Black River Falls Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Black River Falls Middle rank among public schools in Black River Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Black River Falls Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Black River Falls, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Black River Falls on the city page.
Is Black River Falls Middle a good school?
Black River Falls Middle earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Wisconsin schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Black River Falls School District?
Besides Black River Falls Middle, Black River Falls School District also operates Black River Falls High (500 students), Red Creek Elementary (436 students), and Forrest Street Elementary School (289 students). See the Black River Falls School District district page for the complete list.
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