Bluff View Middle

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Bluff View Middle ranks 118 th of 641 Wisconsin middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Bluff View Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the Prairie du Chien Area School District, with 196 students located in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the state average on academic assessments, with strong performance across multiple subjects and grade levels.

Bluff View Middle School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with 73.02% of 8th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 72.58% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 50.36% and 53.29%, respectively. The school also demonstrates equity in education, ranking 64th out of 585 Wisconsin middle schools for male students and 66th out of 520 for students of low socioeconomic status. Additionally, Bluff View Middle has maintained a 0.0% dropout rate and low chronic absenteeism rates over the past five years, indicating a positive school climate and strong student engagement.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Seneca Junior High, Wauzeka Middle, and River Ridge Middle, Bluff View Middle generally outperforms them on academic measures, suggesting it is providing a higher-quality education to its students. While the school is performing well overall, there may be opportunities to further improve the performance of specific subgroups, such as female students and special education students.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1901 E Wells St
Prairie du Chien, WI 53821

(608) 326-3722

District: Prairie du Chien Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
118^th of 641 Wisconsin Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,845

Students who attend Bluff View Middle usually attend:

High:

Prairie du Chien High

Feeder schools for Bluff View Middle:

Elementary:	BA Kennedy School
	Bluff View Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 12.8

Number of students: 196

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.8%

Hispanic:

3.6%

Two or more races:

2.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 53.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bluff View Middle ranks better than 81.6% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.57. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a 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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.8%), Hispanic (3.6%), two or more races (2.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 53.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bluff View Middle is 12.8. (See more...)

Compare Bluff View Middle employs 15.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bluff View Middle is $15,845.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bluff View Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Bluff View Middle 118^th of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Bluff View Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Prairie du Chien Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Prairie du Chien Area School District 92^nd of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bluff View Middle

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Rank History for all students at Bluff View Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2013	58.67	247^th	569	56.6%
2014	66.78	163^rd	585	72.1%
2015	67.27	170^th	612	72.2%
2016	60.53	233^rd	609	61.7%
2017	72.05	120^th	612	80.4%
2018	67.78	153^rd	579	73.6%
2019	56.19	273^rd	594	54.0%
2021	64.31	191^st	613	68.8%
2022	67.54	164^th	617	73.4%
2023	64.77	193^rd	640	69.8%
2024	75.57	118^th	641	81.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Bluff View Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	46.17	206^th	417	50.6%
2019	45.47	204^th	414	50.7%
2022	34.90	280^th	421	33.5%
2023	24.04	374^th	439	14.8%
2024	51.70	171^st	425	59.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bluff View Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	74.51	47^th	489	90.4%
2019	55.95	180^th	487	63.0%
2021	71.41	78^th	499	84.4%
2022	78.33	50^th	522	90.4%
2023	71.86	81^st	525	84.6%
2024	76.68	66^th	520	87.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Bluff View Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	74.24	98^th	551	82.2%
2019	62.28	202^nd	557	63.7%
2021	59.87	214^th	574	62.7%
2022	65.84	159^th	576	72.4%
2023	62.60	192^nd	579	66.8%
2024	64.64	208^th	580	64.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Bluff View Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	61.42	201^st	551	63.5%
2019	49.97	295^th	557	47.0%
2021	68.34	153^rd	572	73.3%
2022	69.18	135^th	577	76.6%
2023	66.44	172^nd	591	70.9%
2024	82.38	64^th	585	89.1%

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Rank History for White students at Bluff View Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2019	48.67	207^th	382	45.8%
2021	63.45	123^rd	393	68.7%
2022	50.60	196^th	397	50.6%
2023	41.62	244^th	412	40.8%

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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.

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Bluff View Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2011	150	0	1	1	2	0	3	157
2012	131	0	1	2	1	0	4	139
2013	107	2	0	2	0	0	5	116
2014	136	4	1	4	0	0	5	150
2015	134	2	3	1	0	0	3	143
2016	136	2	4	2	0	0	1	145
2017	146	2	2	4	0	0	1	155
2018	155	1	1	4	0	0	3	164
2019	150	1	1	3	0	0	4	159
2020	156	3	2	4	1	1	1	168
2021	132	1	2	5	1	0	3	144
2022	125	1	2	7	0	0	3	138
2023	180	1	3	7	0	0	5	196

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 Bluff View Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	157	9.7	16.1	58
2012	139	9.0	15.3	62.6
2013	116	10.3	11.2	64.7
2014	150	10.0	14.9	58
2015	143	n/a	n/a	51
2016	145	12.0	12.0	56.6
2017	155	12.7	12.1	49.7
2018	164	12.7	12.8	46.3
2019	159	12.9	12.2	45.3
2020	168	13.4	12.5	47.6
2021	144	12.4	11.6	50
2022	138	13.2	10.4	53.6
2023	196	15.2	12.8	53.1

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 Bluff View Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	157	9.7	16.1	58
2012	139	9.0	15.3	62.6
2013	116	10.3	11.2	64.7
2014	150	10.0	14.9	58
2015	143	n/a	n/a	51
2016	145	12.0	12.0	56.6
2017	155	12.7	12.1	49.7
2018	164	12.7	12.8	46.3
2019	159	12.9	12.2	45.3
2020	168	13.4	12.5	47.6
2021	144	12.4	11.6	50
2022	138	13.2	10.4	53.6
2023	196	15.2	12.8	53.1

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 Bluff View Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$316 (2.5%)	$12,575 (97.5%)	$12,891
2020	$383 (3.3%)	$11,148 (96.7%)	$11,531
2021	$979 (6.2%)	$14,865 (93.8%)	$15,845

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bluff View Middle

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 273^rd of 594 Middle schools	Ranks 193^rd of 640 Middle schools	15.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Bluff View Middle)	32	55.2	23.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Prairie du Chien Area School District)	32.9	55.9	23%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	45.5	41.1	4.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Bluff View Middle)	42.7	39.4	3.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Prairie du Chien Area School District)	42.1	38.8	3.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	39.7	35.7	4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Bluff View Middle)	38.8	43.9	5.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Prairie du Chien Area School District)	39.5	44.8	5.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	37.3	37.8	0.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Bluff View Middle)	55	37.9	17.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Prairie du Chien Area School District)	55.6	38.8	16.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	36.5	31.8	4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Bluff View Middle)	47.5	62.1	14.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Prairie du Chien Area School District)	48.2	62.7	14.5%
8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	52.1	59.2	7.1%
8th Grade Science (Bluff View Middle)	62.5	54.6	8%
8th Grade Science (Prairie du Chien Area School District)	63	53.7	9.2%
8th Grade Science (Wisconsin)	54.6	49.4	5.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	159	196	23.3%
African American	1	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	3	200%
Hispanic	3	7	133.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	150	180	20%
Two or More Races	4	5	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	45.3%	53.1%	7.8%

Schools Near Bluff View Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Forward Exam English Language Arts (2024)				Forward Exam Mathematics (2024)				Forward Exam Social Studies (2024)	Forward Exam Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Forward Exam English Language Arts 5th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 6th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 7th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 8th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 5th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 6th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 7th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 8th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 8th Grade	Forward Exam Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bluff View Middle	Public	6-8	1901 E Wells St	Prairie du Chien	53821	Crawford County	Prairie du Chien Area School District	No	No	No	(n/a)	(608) 326-3722	196	15	12.8	53.1%	180 (91.8%)	1 (0.5%)	7 (3.6%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.6%)	75.6	118^th of 641 public middle schools	81.6%		64.8	193^rd of 640 public middle schools	69.8%	75		52.1	68.6	73.0		57.5	72.0	72.6	76.2	74.2	$15,845	$979	$14,865
River Ridge Middle	Public	5-8	11165 County Highway P	Patch Grove	53817	Grant County	River Ridge School District	No	No	No	(n/a)	(608) 994-2715	157	12	13.6	44.6%	146 (93.0%)	2 (1.3%)	6 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.9%)	88.6	34^th of 641 public middle schools	94.7%		65.3	190^th of 640 public middle schools	70.3%	156	55.2	76.9	70.4	73.7	72.4	74.4	74.1	89.5	84.2	76.3
Wauzeka Middle	Public	6-8	301 E Main St	Wauzeka	53826	Crawford County	Wauzeka-Steuben School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 875-5311	61	6	10.3	52.5%	58 (95.1%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.3%)	54.4	311^th of 641 public middle schools	51.5%		35.8	441^st of 640 public middle schools	31.1%	130		53.3	53.3	46.7		60.0	60.0	53.3	73.3	33.3	$19,162	$2,540	$16,622
Seneca Junior High	Public	6-8	202 Main St	Seneca	54654	Crawford County	Seneca Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 734-3411	50	3	15.8	54.0%	48 (96.0%)	1 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.0%)	73.1	152^nd of 641 public middle schools	76.3%		69.2	163^rd of 640 public middle schools	74.5%	11		63.6	58.8	70.6		77.3	35.3	70.6	76.5	70.6	$14,518	$1,141	$13,377

Frequently Asked Questions about Bluff View Middle

What high school do graduates of Bluff View Middle attend?

Students who attend Bluff View Middle usually go on to attend Prairie du Chien High

What district is Bluff View Middle in?

Prairie du Chien Area School District

What is the racial makeup of Bluff View Middle?

Students at Bluff View Middle are 92% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

How many students attend Bluff View Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 196 students attended Bluff View Middle.

Is Bluff View Middle a good school?

Bluff View Middle ranks 118^th of 641 Wisconsin middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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