Chippewa Falls Middle

Summary:

Chippewa Falls Middle is a public middle school serving 1,064 students in grades 6-8 in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, which is part of the Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District. The school generally performs above the state average in academic proficiency, with particularly strong results for Hispanic and African American students compared to other Wisconsin middle schools.

Chippewa Falls Middle's test scores on the Forward Exam show proficiency rates ranging from 47% in 8th grade science to 63% in 8th grade social studies, outpacing the state averages. The school also stands out for its low dropout rates, which have remained below 0.5% over the past 5 years. However, Chippewa Falls Middle has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 6.3% in 2019-2020 to 13.8% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average and a potential area for improvement.

Compared to nearby middle schools like Altoona Middle, Elk Mound Middle, and Fall Creek Middle, Chippewa Falls Middle performs better academically but has a higher chronic absenteeism rate. The school also stands out for its strong performance for African American and Hispanic students, ranking in the top quartile of Wisconsin middle schools for those subgroups, while its performance for White and multi-racial students is more average.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 750 Tropicana Blvd
       Chippewa Falls, WI  54729-2010


(715) 726-2400

District: Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
284th of 641 Wisconsin Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,351 Help


Students who attend Chippewa Falls Middle usually attend:

High:    Chippewa Falls High

Feeder schools for Chippewa Falls Middle:

Elementary:    Halmstad Elementary
    Hillcrest Elementary
    Jim Falls Elementary
    Parkview Elementary
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Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  1,064

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.0%
Two or more races:
3.9%
Hispanic:
2.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Chippewa Falls Middle ranks better than 55.7% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.4. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90%), two or more races (3.9%), Hispanic (2.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 39.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chippewa Falls Middle is 15.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chippewa Falls Middle is $12,351.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Chippewa Falls Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Chippewa Falls Middle 284th of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Chippewa Falls Middle in the ranking list.)

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Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District 212th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Chippewa Falls Middle

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Rank History for all students at Chippewa Falls Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 67.84 106th 324 67.3%
2005 60.19 177th 332 46.7%
2006 66.86 140th 382 63.4%
2007 66.18 142nd 366 61.2%
2008 61.51 222nd 519 57.2%
2009 67.82 154th 521 70.4%
2010 65.86 182nd 539 66.2%
2011 65.07 188th 549 65.8%
2012 60.00 275th 559 50.8%
2013 53.69 310th 569 45.5%
2014 53.47 315th 585 46.2%
2015 56.49 290th 612 52.6%
2016 45.10 361st 609 40.7%
2017 45.95 348th 612 43.1%
2018 51.10 305th 579 47.3%
2019 58.64 249th 594 58.1%
2021 53.29 294th 613 52.0%
2022 47.49 348th 617 43.6%
2023 56.08 264th 640 58.8%
2024 57.40 284th 641 55.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Chippewa Falls Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.32 40th 96 58.3%
2019 37.85 67th 101 33.7%
2021 68.22 28th 129 78.3%
2022 50.90 53rd 126 57.9%
2023 47.09 68th 132 48.5%
2024 41.61 81st 131 38.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Chippewa Falls Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 11.87 173rd 173 0.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Chippewa Falls Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.88 226th 417 45.8%
2019 51.43 172nd 414 58.5%
2021 41.74 253rd 437 42.1%
2022 51.41 171st 421 59.4%
2023 52.51 165th 439 62.4%
2024 46.36 200th 425 52.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Chippewa Falls Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.22 278th 489 43.1%
2019 51.88 213th 487 56.3%
2021 53.69 196th 499 60.7%
2022 42.15 311th 522 40.4%
2023 53.48 216th 525 58.9%
2024 52.62 230th 520 55.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Chippewa Falls Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.66 237th 551 57.0%
2019 64.42 176th 557 68.4%
2021 53.41 279th 574 51.4%
2022 44.12 344th 576 40.3%
2024 61.06 239th 580 58.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Chippewa Falls Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.44 329th 551 40.3%
2019 52.87 274th 557 50.8%
2021 54.74 255th 572 55.4%
2022 52.46 276th 577 52.2%
2023 59.03 229th 591 61.3%
2024 57.94 256th 585 56.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Chippewa Falls Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.64 42nd 90 53.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Chippewa Falls Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 86.54 11th 127 91.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Chippewa Falls Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.11 90th 204 55.9%
2021 36.76 149th 225 33.8%
2022 64.78 60th 221 72.9%
2023 55.63 90th 229 60.7%
2024 56.62 91st 239 61.9%
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Rank History for White students at Chippewa Falls Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.85 277th 375 26.1%
2019 42.54 241st 382 36.9%
2021 39.89 251st 393 36.1%
2022 31.72 295th 397 25.7%
2023 39.34 258th 412 37.4%
2024 39.27 263rd 407 35.4%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Chippewa Falls Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 1212 1 7 1 3 n/a n/a 0 1224
1990 1207 2 4 3 3 n/a n/a 0 1219
1991 1252 0 3 4 3 n/a n/a 0 1262
1992 1296 1 5 7 2 n/a n/a 0 1311
1993 1326 1 5 8 2 n/a n/a 0 1342
1994 1336 0 9 6 1 n/a n/a 0 1352
1995 1348 2 9 5 8 n/a n/a 0 1372
1996 1348 2 9 5 8 n/a n/a 0 1372
1997 1353 4 11 3 6 n/a n/a 0 1377
1998 1413 3 12 5 9 n/a n/a 0 1442
1999 1013 5 18 6 11 n/a n/a 0 1053
2000 1039 4 21 9 10 n/a n/a 0 1083
2001 960 5 18 7 6 n/a n/a 0 996
2002 981 3 21 9 9 n/a n/a 0 1023
2003 981 3 21 9 9 n/a n/a 0 1023
2004 1023 5 22 8 10 n/a n/a 0 1068
2005 1015 11 21 9 8 n/a n/a 0 1064
2006 1002 20 23 11 7 n/a n/a 0 1063
2007 980 17 20 9 6 n/a n/a 0 1032
2008 983 13 19 11 3 n/a n/a 0 1029
2009 984 12 17 6 5 n/a n/a 0 1024
2010 973 15 19 7 7 n/a n/a 0 1021
2011 985 26 17 11 6 0 4 0 1049
2012 980 20 12 21 4 2 7 0 1046
2013 1004 18 16 19 10 1 8 0 1076
2014 1008 16 17 24 7 2 13 0 1087
2015 1014 19 19 28 5 2 12 0 1099
2016 977 20 26 22 6 2 16 0 1069
2017 997 19 24 24 7 1 24 0 1096
2018 989 19 21 21 9 0 31 0 1090
2019 988 21 11 20 7 0 39 0 1086
2020 986 17 9 27 4 0 44 0 1087
2021 962 13 12 29 7 0 39 0 1062
2022 956 11 16 30 7 0 45 0 1065
2023 958 12 19 26 7 0 41 1 1064

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Chippewa Falls Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1224 76.0 16.1 15.3
1990 1219 75.7 16.1 14.6
1991 1262 81.3 15.5 15.8
1992 1311 83.7 15.6 18.3
1993 1342 85.9 15.6 16.5
1994 1352 88.2 15.3 17.1
1995 1372 85.9 16.0 15.7
1996 1372 85.9 16.0 15.7
1997 1377 86.2 16.0 16.3
1998 1442 88.5 16.3 14.8
1999 1053 86.6 12.2 22.9
2000 1083 76.2 14.2 21.6
2001 996 75.0 13.3 22.3
2002 1023 77.2 13.3 25.4
2003 1023 77.2 13.3 25.4
2004 1068 76.3 14.0 23.2
2005 1064 76.0 14.0 n/a
2006 1063 76.2 14.0 n/a
2007 1032 74.7 13.8 28.4
2008 1029 74.9 13.7 27.2
2009 1024 75.7 13.5 33.3
2010 1021 75.9 13.4 36.2
2011 1049 75.8 13.8 38
2012 1046 76.8 13.6 38.1
2013 1076 75.6 14.2 36.3
2014 1087 76.6 14.1 43.1
2015 1099 n/a n/a 41.7
2016 1069 79.0 13.5 42.2
2017 1096 79.0 13.8 38.7
2018 1090 79.2 13.7 36
2019 1086 79.2 13.7 35.5
2020 1087 78.4 13.8 39.8
2021 1062 76.8 13.8 41
2022 1065 70.6 15.0 36.7
2023 1064 69.8 15.2 39.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Chippewa Falls Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1224 76.0 16.1 15.3
1990 1219 75.7 16.1 14.6
1991 1262 81.3 15.5 15.8
1992 1311 83.7 15.6 18.3
1993 1342 85.9 15.6 16.5
1994 1352 88.2 15.3 17.1
1995 1372 85.9 16.0 15.7
1996 1372 85.9 16.0 15.7
1997 1377 86.2 16.0 16.3
1998 1442 88.5 16.3 14.8
1999 1053 86.6 12.2 22.9
2000 1083 76.2 14.2 21.6
2001 996 75.0 13.3 22.3
2002 1023 77.2 13.3 25.4
2003 1023 77.2 13.3 25.4
2004 1068 76.3 14.0 23.2
2005 1064 76.0 14.0 n/a
2006 1063 76.2 14.0 n/a
2007 1032 74.7 13.8 28.4
2008 1029 74.9 13.7 27.2
2009 1024 75.7 13.5 33.3
2010 1021 75.9 13.4 36.2
2011 1049 75.8 13.8 38
2012 1046 76.8 13.6 38.1
2013 1076 75.6 14.2 36.3
2014 1087 76.6 14.1 43.1
2015 1099 n/a n/a 41.7
2016 1069 79.0 13.5 42.2
2017 1096 79.0 13.8 38.7
2018 1090 79.2 13.7 36
2019 1086 79.2 13.7 35.5
2020 1087 78.4 13.8 39.8
2021 1062 76.8 13.8 41
2022 1065 70.6 15.0 36.7
2023 1064 69.8 15.2 39.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Chippewa Falls Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $285 (2.3%) $12,135 (97.7%) $12,419
2020 $341 (2.8%) $11,806 (97.2%) $12,147
2021 $352 (2.8%) $12,000 (97.2%) $12,351

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Chippewa Falls Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 249th of 594 Middle schoolsRanks 264th of 640 Middle schools
 0.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Chippewa Falls Middle)44.637.5
 7.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District)44.637.5
 7.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)41.740.6
 1.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Chippewa Falls Middle)40.745.3
 4.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District)40.745.3
 4.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)43.542.6
 0.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Chippewa Falls Middle)50.239.9
 10.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District)50.239.9
 10.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)45.541.1
 4.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Chippewa Falls Middle)40.235.7
 4.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District)40.235.7
 4.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)39.735.7
 4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Chippewa Falls Middle)40.742.4
 1.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District)40.742.4
 1.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)37.337.8
 0.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Chippewa Falls Middle)39.232.4
 6.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District)39.232.4
 6.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)36.531.8
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Chippewa Falls Middle)55.363.6
 8.3%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District)55.363.6
 8.3%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)52.159.2
 7.1%
8th Grade Science (Chippewa Falls Middle)6451.8
 12.3%
   8th Grade Science (Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District)6451.8
 12.3%
   8th Grade Science (Wisconsin)54.649.4
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students10861064
 2%
African American2112
 42.9%
American Indian77
Asian1119
 72.7%
Hispanic2026
 30%
Pacific Islander00
White988958
 3%
Two or More Races3941
 5.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients35.5%39.2%
 3.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Chippewa Falls Middle

Students at Chippewa Falls Middle are 90% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 1% African American.

Students who attend Chippewa Falls Middle usually go on to attend Chippewa Falls High

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,064 students attended Chippewa Falls Middle.

Chippewa Falls Middle ranks 284th of 641 Wisconsin middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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