Summary:
The Black River Falls Middle is the sole middle school in the Black River Falls School District in Wisconsin. The school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past three years, dropping from 416 out of 617 Wisconsin middle schools in 2021-2022 to 458 out of 641 in 2023-2024. Its academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally below the state average in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science across all grade levels.
Black River Falls Middle faces some significant challenges, including a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (59.48% in 2022-2023) and a chronic absenteeism rate of 27.4% in the same year. The school's per-student spending for the 2020-2021 school year was $12,685, which is slightly above the state average. Despite these challenges, the school's student-teacher ratio of 11.2 is slightly lower than the state average, which could be a positive factor in supporting student learning.
Overall, the data suggests that Black River Falls Middle is facing significant challenges in terms of academic performance and student demographics. Addressing these issues will likely require a multi-faceted approach, including targeted interventions, additional resources, and a focus on improving attendance and engagement. Comparing the school's performance to state-level averages provides valuable context and highlights areas where the school is struggling relative to other middle schools in Wisconsin.
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