Best Public Schools in River Falls, WI


Summary:

The city of River Falls, Wisconsin is home to 8 schools that are part of the River Falls School District, which is ranked 80 out of 428 districts in the state and rated 4 out of 5 stars. The district serves students from 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school.

Several schools in the district stand out for their strong performance. Meyer Middle School consistently ranks among the top 20% of Wisconsin middle schools, with high test scores, low dropout rates, and low chronic absenteeism. The elementary schools Westside Elementary and Greenwood Elementary also perform very well, ranking in the top 20% of Wisconsin elementary schools. At the high school level, River Falls High School stands out with strong graduation rates, low dropout rates, and solid test scores.

However, the district's alternative and charter schools, such as Renaissance Charter Academy, tend to lag behind the traditional public schools on key metrics like test scores, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism. Additionally, there is a noticeable gap in performance between the elementary/middle schools and the high schools, with the high schools struggling more on certain measures. Socioeconomic factors also appear to play a role, with schools serving higher percentages of free/reduced lunch students tending to have lower test scores and higher chronic absenteeism.








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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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