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Chippewa Falls Middle

750 Tropicana Blvd, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
1,064
Students
Total enrolled
$15,375
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 7% vs nat'l
15.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
51/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,064 students in grades 06–08 in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin.
Near-average funding
District spends $15,375 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 51th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Chippewa Falls Middle is a very large middle in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, serving grades 06–08 with 1,064 students. The district invests $15,375 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 39% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Chippewa Falls Middle

1,064
Total Students
15.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
39%
Free Lunch
70
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution545 male · 518 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility39%
National avg 52% · 417 students
Student Composition
90%
Asian2%
White90%
Hispanic / Latino2%
Black1%
Multiracial4%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 550255000281

Academic Outcomes at Chippewa Falls Middle

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
51
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 51th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 83th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 54729

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,375Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,375
State avg
$18,944
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,765
Student Support$2,921
Administration$1,845
Operations$2,306
Other$1,538
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,375 spent per student, an estimated $6,811 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
50%
39%
State government
50.2%
Local (property tax)
39.2%
Federal programs
10.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Parkview ElementaryHalmstad ElementaryHillcrest ElementaryStillson Elementary
+2 more
↓
High School
Chippewa Falls High
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyChippewa County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictChippewa Falls Area Unified School District →
Phone: (715)726-2400
NCES ID: 550255000281
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Chippewa Falls seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District
High
Chippewa Falls High
1,458 students · 09–12
● 51 opp33% FRL
Elem
Parkview Elementary
392 students · KG–05
● 51 opp58% FRL
Elem
Halmstad Elementary
379 students · KG–05
● 51 opp53% FRL
Elem
Hillcrest Elementary
374 students · KG–05
● 51 opp37% FRL
Other
Korger-Chestnut
346 students · PK–PK
● 51 opp20% FRL
Elem
Stillson Elementary
334 students · KG–05
● 51 opp23% FRL
Elem
Southview Elementary
310 students · PK–05
● 51 opp43% FRL
Elem
Jim Falls Elementary
126 students · KG–05
25% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
750 Tropicana Blvd, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.