Is Saint Croix Falls Middle a good school?

Saint Croix Falls Middle ranks 101 st of 641 Wisconsin middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Saint Croix Falls Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 332 students attended Saint Croix Falls Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Saint Croix Falls Middle?

Students at Saint Croix Falls Middle are 91% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

What high school do graduates of Saint Croix Falls Middle attend?

Students who attend Saint Croix Falls Middle usually go on to attend Saint Croix Falls High

Saint Croix Falls Middle

Summary:

Saint Croix Falls Middle is a public middle school serving 332 students in grades 5-8 in the Saint Croix Falls School District, which is ranked 71 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Saint Croix Falls Middle consistently performs well on the Forward Exam, with a high percentage of students scoring proficient or better in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science across all grade levels. The school ranks in the top 25% of Wisconsin middle schools for Low Socio-Economic Status students and in the top 20% for Special Education students. While the school's chronic absenteeism rate has increased in recent years, it remains lower than the state average, and the school has maintained a very low dropout rate.

Compared to nearby schools like Amery Middle, Luck Middle, and Unity Middle, Saint Croix Falls Middle outperforms them in academic performance, with higher proficiency rates across most subject areas and grade levels. This is particularly notable given that Saint Croix Falls Middle serves a higher percentage of low-income students. The school's higher spending per student ($12,337 in 2020-2021) and slightly higher student-teacher ratio (15.4) may contribute to its strong academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public 5-8

740 Maple Dr
Saint Croix Falls, WI 54024

(715) 483-2507

District: Saint Croix Falls School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
101^st of 641 Wisconsin Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,337

Students who attend Saint Croix Falls Middle usually attend:

High:

Saint Croix Falls High

Feeder schools for Saint Croix Falls Middle:

Elementary:	Dresser Elementary
	Saint Croix Falls Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 15.4

Number of students: 332

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.0%

Two or more races:

3.9%

Hispanic:

3.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 33.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Saint Croix Falls Middle ranks better than 84.2% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.23. (See more...)

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

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91%), two or more races (3.9%), Hispanic (3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 33.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Saint Croix Falls Middle is 15.4. (See more...)

Compare Saint Croix Falls Middle employs 21.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Saint Croix Falls Middle is $12,337.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Saint Croix Falls Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Saint Croix Falls Middle 101^st of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Saint Croix Falls Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Saint Croix Falls School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Saint Croix Falls School District 71^st of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Saint Croix Falls Middle

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Rank History for all students at Saint Croix Falls Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2004	72.69	75^th	324	76.9%
2006	72.95	82^nd	382	78.5%
2007	70.12	108^th	366	70.5%
2008	73.16	91^st	519	82.5%
2009	63.75	203^rd	521	61.0%
2010	62.69	223^rd	539	58.6%
2011	59.53	264^th	549	51.9%
2012	63.32	222^nd	559	60.3%
2013	48.12	360^th	569	36.7%
2014	67.80	151^st	585	74.2%
2015	73.11	115^th	612	81.2%
2016	82.21	61^st	609	90.0%
2017	72.32	118^th	612	80.7%
2018	65.53	170^th	579	70.6%
2019	70.51	154^th	594	74.1%
2021	74.51	110^th	613	82.1%
2022	55.57	269^th	617	56.4%
2023	67.44	171^st	640	73.3%
2024	78.23	101^st	641	84.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Saint Croix Falls Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	52.76	156^th	417	62.6%
2019	58.87	120^th	414	71.0%
2021	65.02	86^th	437	80.3%
2022	72.49	47^th	421	88.8%
2023	43.26	233^rd	439	46.9%
2024	67.29	95^th	425	77.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Saint Croix Falls Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	49.49	231^st	489	52.8%
2019	65.96	105^th	487	78.4%
2021	72.27	74^th	499	85.2%
2022	64.43	128^th	522	75.5%
2023	64.32	130^th	525	75.2%
2024	86.47	21^st	520	96.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Saint Croix Falls Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	69.77	132^nd	551	76.0%
2019	79.40	69^th	557	87.6%
2021	79.61	73^rd	574	87.3%
2022	47.47	324^th	576	43.8%
2023	67.47	158^th	579	72.7%
2024	71.33	150^th	580	74.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Saint Croix Falls Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	59.27	218^th	551	60.4%
2019	58.48	231^st	557	58.5%
2021	69.31	147^th	572	74.3%
2022	63.77	176^th	577	69.5%
2023	67.29	165^th	591	72.1%
2024	81.98	67^th	585	88.5%

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Rank History for White students at Saint Croix Falls Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	61.51	122^nd	375	67.5%
2021	80.51	45^th	393	88.5%
2023	55.02	181^st	412	56.1%
2024	74.18	74^th	407	81.8%

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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 Saint Croix Falls Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	217	1	3	2	n/a	n/a	n/a	223
1989	226	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	n/a	231
1990	216	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	219
1991	218	1	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	222
1992	216	1	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	220
1993	239	3	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	243
1994	261	2	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	265
1995	246	2	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	250
1996	246	2	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	250
1997	350	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	353
1998	339	1	0	2	3	n/a	n/a	345
1999	337	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	338
2000	359	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	362
2001	325	1	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	332
2002	328	0	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	334
2003	328	0	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	334
2004	344	0	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	350
2005	346	1	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	352
2006	334	3	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	338
2007	327	3	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	332
2008	327	4	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	335
2009	313	4	0	4	4	n/a	n/a	325
2010	303	7	1	4	6	n/a	n/a	321
2011	293	5	1	3	4	0	3	309
2012	293	3	1	3	4	0	2	306
2013	309	1	2	3	3	0	1	319
2014	314	2	1	5	2	0	1	325
2015	317	6	2	6	2	0	1	334
2016	322	8	2	4	1	1	1	339
2017	326	7	1	6	1	0	2	343
2018	345	5	3	7	1	0	6	367
2019	319	3	2	10	0	1	4	339
2020	320	0	4	9	0	1	9	343
2021	296	0	3	9	1	1	8	318
2022	300	0	3	5	1	2	8	319
2023	302	1	4	10	1	1	13	332

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 Saint Croix Falls Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	223	12.0	18.5	14.3
1989	231	14.0	16.5	10.8
1990	219	15.0	14.6	11.9
1991	222	14.5	15.3	10.4
1992	220	14.6	15.0	17.3
1993	243	17.0	14.3	12.3
1994	265	16.0	16.6	14.3
1995	250	16.2	15.4	13.2
1996	250	16.2	15.4	13.2
1997	353	17.7	19.9	10.8
1998	345	17.8	19.4	11.3
1999	338	19.0	17.8	19.2
2000	362	18.5	19.6	19.1
2001	332	23.2	14.3	16.3
2002	334	22.1	15.1	15.3
2003	334	22.1	15.1	15.3
2004	350	20.8	16.8	19.7
2005	352	20.9	16.8	n/a
2006	338	20.2	16.7	n/a
2007	332	20.2	16.4	27.4
2008	335	22.3	15.0	24.5
2009	325	22.4	14.5	29.5
2010	321	23.1	13.9	34
2011	309	21.7	14.2	35.6
2012	306	22.6	13.5	43.5
2013	319	22.9	13.8	40.4
2014	325	22.8	14.2	43.1
2015	334	n/a	n/a	41.6
2016	339	22.0	15.4	35.7
2017	343	21.1	16.2	29.4
2018	367	21.8	16.7	34.1
2019	339	21.9	15.4	37.8
2020	343	21.9	15.6	38.8
2021	318	20.5	15.4	35.8
2022	319	20.8	15.3	36.4
2023	332	21.4	15.4	33.1

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 Saint Croix Falls Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	223	12.0	18.5	14.3
1989	231	14.0	16.5	10.8
1990	219	15.0	14.6	11.9
1991	222	14.5	15.3	10.4
1992	220	14.6	15.0	17.3
1993	243	17.0	14.3	12.3
1994	265	16.0	16.6	14.3
1995	250	16.2	15.4	13.2
1996	250	16.2	15.4	13.2
1997	353	17.7	19.9	10.8
1998	345	17.8	19.4	11.3
1999	338	19.0	17.8	19.2
2000	362	18.5	19.6	19.1
2001	332	23.2	14.3	16.3
2002	334	22.1	15.1	15.3
2003	334	22.1	15.1	15.3
2004	350	20.8	16.8	19.7
2005	352	20.9	16.8	n/a
2006	338	20.2	16.7	n/a
2007	332	20.2	16.4	27.4
2008	335	22.3	15.0	24.5
2009	325	22.4	14.5	29.5
2010	321	23.1	13.9	34
2011	309	21.7	14.2	35.6
2012	306	22.6	13.5	43.5
2013	319	22.9	13.8	40.4
2014	325	22.8	14.2	43.1
2015	334	n/a	n/a	41.6
2016	339	22.0	15.4	35.7
2017	343	21.1	16.2	29.4
2018	367	21.8	16.7	34.1
2019	339	21.9	15.4	37.8
2020	343	21.9	15.6	38.8
2021	318	20.5	15.4	35.8
2022	319	20.8	15.3	36.4
2023	332	21.4	15.4	33.1

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 Saint Croix Falls Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$442 (4.1%)	$10,350 (95.9%)	$10,792
2020	$300 (2.8%)	$10,522 (97.2%)	$10,822
2021	$768 (6.2%)	$11,569 (93.8%)	$12,337

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Saint Croix Falls Middle

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 154^th of 594 Middle schools	Ranks 171^st of 640 Middle schools	0.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Saint Croix Falls Middle)	32.3	61.3	29%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Saint Croix Falls School District)	32.3	61.3	29%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	40.9	39.2	1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Saint Croix Falls Middle)	49.2	68.9	19.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Saint Croix Falls School District)	49.2	68.9	19.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	47.8	48.4	0.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Saint Croix Falls Middle)	48.9	62	13.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Saint Croix Falls School District)	48.9	62	13.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	41.7	40.6	1.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Saint Croix Falls Middle)	64.1	54.3	9.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Saint Croix Falls School District)	64.1	54.3	9.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	43.5	42.6	0.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Saint Croix Falls Middle)	46.7	40	6.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Saint Croix Falls School District)	46.7	40	6.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	45.5	41.1	4.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Saint Croix Falls Middle)	38.9	53.3	14.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Saint Croix Falls School District)	38.9	53.3	14.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	39.7	35.7	4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Saint Croix Falls Middle)	44.3	40	4.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Saint Croix Falls School District)	44.3	40	4.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	37.3	37.8	0.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Saint Croix Falls Middle)	50.6	38.9	11.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Saint Croix Falls School District)	50.6	38.9	11.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	36.5	31.8	4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Saint Croix Falls Middle)	67.1	65.6	1.5%
8th Grade Social Studies (Saint Croix Falls School District)	67.1	65.6	1.5%
8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	52.1	59.2	7.1%
8th Grade Science (Saint Croix Falls Middle)	70.9	52.2	18.7%
8th Grade Science (Saint Croix Falls School District)	70.9	52.2	18.7%
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	339	332	2.1%
African American	3	1	66.7%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	2	4	100%
Hispanic	10	10
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	319	302	5.3%
Two or More Races	4	13	225%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	37.8%	33.1%	4.6%

Schools Near Saint Croix Falls 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
Saint Croix Falls Middle	Public	5-8	740 Maple Dr	Saint Croix Falls	54024	Polk County	Saint Croix Falls School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 483-2507	332	21	15.4	33.1%	302 (91.0%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (3.0%)	4 (1.2%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	13 (3.9%)	78.2	101^st of 641 public middle schools	84.2%		67.4	171^st of 640 public middle schools	73.3%	70	64.9	73.7	67.1	66.7	68.8	75.0	68.6	68.1	70.4	58.3	$12,337	$768	$11,569
Osceola Middle	Public	6-8	1029 Oak Ridge Dr	Osceola	54020	Polk County	Osceola School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 294-4180	339	27	12.4	25.7%	312 (92.0%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (3.2%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.2%)	84.6	55^th of 641 public middle schools	91.4%		85.7	55^th of 640 public middle schools	91.4%			71.0	69.8	66.1		76.0	75.0	81.3	80.4	68.8	$13,577	$342	$13,235
Unity Middle	Public	5-8	1908 150th St	Balsam Lake	54810	Polk County	Unity School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 825-2101	262	19	13.5	54.2%	214 (81.7%)	1 (0.4%)	16 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (10.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.5%)	62.7	241^st of 641 public middle schools	62.4%		52.4	297^th of 640 public middle schools	53.6%	56	60.0	49.2	54.0	55.2	64.3	52.5	82.0	56.7	70.2	58.2	$13,633	$1,042	$12,590
Luck Middle	Public	6-8	810 S 7th St	Luck	54853	Polk County	Luck School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 472-2152	86	6	13.2	45.3%	76 (88.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.7%)	40.1	424^th of 641 public middle schools	33.9%		19.7	537^th of 640 public middle schools	16.1%	113		48.2	16.0	30.0		59.3	40.0	55.0	70.0	42.9	$13,694	$441	$13,253
Amery Middle	Public	6-8	501 Minneapolis Ave S	Amery	54001	Polk County	Amery School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 268-9771	300	27	11.0	42.0%	268 (89.3%)	2 (0.7%)	14 (4.7%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.3%)	83.8	59^th of 641 public middle schools	90.8%		84.9	58^th of 640 public middle schools	90.9%	1		62.0	69.3	74.8		71.0	67.1	87.9	82.8	74.8	$13,513	$300	$13,213

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