River Falls School District

The River Falls School District in Wisconsin operates 8 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. Overall, the district performs very well, with several standout schools providing a high-quality education to students.

Meyer Middle School consistently ranks among the top 20% of Wisconsin middle schools, with strong test scores, low dropout rates, and a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate. Similarly, River Falls High School ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin high schools, boasting a high 96% 4-year graduation rate and low 0.4% dropout rate. At the elementary level, Westside Elementary and Greenwood Elementary also stand out, ranking in the top 20% of Wisconsin elementary schools with strong test scores and low chronic absenteeism.

While the district's traditional public schools generally outperform the state average, the data reveals some notable differences between these schools and the district's public charter schools, such as River Falls Public Montessori Academy and Renaissance Charter Academy. The charter schools tend to have lower test scores, higher free/reduced lunch rates, and higher chronic absenteeism compared to the traditional public schools. Additionally, the charter schools spend notably more per student, raising questions about the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the different school models within the River Falls School District.