- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Black River Falls Middle held near 337 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 30.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 550126000174 · Black River Falls, WI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
327 enr · 10.5:1 · 52.9% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Black River Falls High (500 students)
Black River Falls Middle held near 337 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 30.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Black River Falls Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Black River Fa
Black River Falls High
500 students
- Red Creek Elem
Red Creek Elementary
436 students
- This school
Black River Falls Middle
327 students
- Forrest Street
Forrest Street Elementary School
289 students
What this shows Black River Falls Middle reports 327 students on the CCD universe file.
How Black River Falls Middle compares
Black River Falls Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,316
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
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.
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
District finance for Black River Falls School District reports $16,316 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~327 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 348 (2022-23) → 337 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.