- Enrollment
- 1,062
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · River Falls, WI
Meyer Middle
Federal NCES profile for Meyer Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 551305001723
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meyer Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 9
- public schools in River Falls · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 15.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Meyer Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meyer Middle ranks #1 of 9 public schools in River Falls, WI.
School address
District: River Falls School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551305001723 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Meyer Middle held near 731 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 50.1 → 48.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 551305001723 · River Falls, WI Middle · MID · TRAD
725 enr · 14.5:1 · 15.7% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: River Falls High (1,062 students)
Meyer Middle held near 731 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 50.1 → 48.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Meyer Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- River Falls Hi
River Falls High
1,062 students
- This school
Meyer Middle
725 students
- Rocky Branch E
Rocky Branch Elementary
441 students
- Greenwood Elem 409
Greenwood Elementary
409 students
- Westside Eleme 403
Westside Elementary
403 students
- River Falls Pu 189
River Falls Public Montessori Academy
189 students
What this shows Meyer Middle reports 725 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meyer Middle compares
Meyer 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.7% | ▼ 59% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 725 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
725
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 66% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.9%
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
$11,933
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 242 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 86.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.3, Meyer Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for River Falls School District reports $11,933 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Meyer Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Falls High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rocky Branch Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greenwood Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westside Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| River Falls Public Montessori Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meyer Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 189
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~725 students)
Frequently asked questions about Meyer Middle
How many students attend Meyer Middle?
Meyer Middle has 725 students enrolled. It is a middle school in River Falls, WI. CCD year-over-year: 738 (2022-23) → 731 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meyer Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Meyer Middle is 14.5:1, which is 1% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Meyer Middle?
15.7% of students at Meyer Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meyer Middle?
The largest demographic group at Meyer Middle is White at 86.6% of enrollment, in River Falls, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meyer Middle?
Meyer Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Meyer Middle rank among public schools in River Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Meyer Middle ranks #1 of 9 public schools in 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 River Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in River Falls School District?
Besides Meyer Middle, River Falls School District also operates River Falls High (1,062 students), Rocky Branch Elementary (441 students), and Greenwood Elementary (409 students). See the River Falls School District district page for the complete list.