Top Rankings
River Falls School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,452 students in River Falls School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin.
51±¬ÁÏs in River Falls School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,222 Schools
# Students
3,452 Students
813,989 Students
# Teachers
225 Teachers
58,974 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
River Falls School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 443 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#72 out of 447 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
44%
Graduation Rate
94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
5%
14%
% Black
1%
9%
% White
88%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,908 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,038. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,665 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$52 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$51 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,908
$17,038
Spending / Student
$14,665
$17,011
Best River Falls School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rocky Branch Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1415 Bartosh Ln
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-1819
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-1819
Gr: PK-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
982 E Division St
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-1810
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-1810
Gr: K-5 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1007 W Pine St
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-1815
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-1815
Gr: PK-5 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Renaissance Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1355 Sunshine Ave
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-7687
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-7687
Gr: 9-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
River Falls High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
818 Cemetery Rd
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-1830
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-1830
Gr: 9-12 | 1,082 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
River Falls Eschool
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
982 E Division St
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-1800
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-1800
Gr: K-12
Rank: #77.
Meyer Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
230 N 9th St
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-1820
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-1820
Gr: 6-8 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #88.
River Falls Public Montessori Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
421 W Maple St
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-7645
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-7645
Gr: PK-6 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
421 W Maple St
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-7645
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-7645
Gr: PK | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 48:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to River Falls School District?
River Falls School District manages 9 public schools serving 3,452 students.
What is the rank of River Falls School District?
River Falls School District is ranked #70 out of 443 school districts in Wisconsin (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in River Falls School District?
88% of River Falls School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of River Falls School District?
River Falls School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is River Falls School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,665 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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