Serving 1,064 students in grades 6-8, Chippewa Falls Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,064 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chippewa Falls Middle School's student population of 1,064 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,064 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Chippewa Falls Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chippewa Falls Middle School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1288 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
1%
9%
White
90%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chippewa Falls Middle School's ranking?
Chippewa Falls Middle School is ranked #1288 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Chippewa Falls Middle School often compared to?
Chippewa Falls Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cornell Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Chippewa Falls Middle School?
1,064 students attend Chippewa Falls Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Chippewa Falls Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chippewa Falls Middle School?
Chippewa Falls Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Chippewa Falls Middle School offer ?
Chippewa Falls Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Chippewa Falls Middle School part of?
Chippewa Falls Middle School is part of Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District.
School Reviews
2 5/29/2021
The CFMS has a nice new addition thanks to the taxpayers, but this school is a full of virtue signaling liberal teachers. The Principal, Mr. Kunsman, signs all his emails to the students with his preferred pronouns and the teachers wear pins stating their preferred pronouns as well. Mr. Kunsman also promotes LQBTQAI+ sexuality during his morning announcements. These are middle school not Highschool students and this whole narrative disunity belong in school period. There is also a lot of critical race theory taught. If you're okay with this then you''ll love the Chippewa Falls public schools as for me my child will be going to private school from now on.
5 3/31/2021
This Middle School was nothing but happy times and a lot of good friends. I would really recommend to anyone in the area.
1 9/30/2019
I do not recommend this middle school. As a concerned parent regarding an issue that occurred 12-21-18 right before the students were released for Christmas break, it came to my attention that 2 students were engaging in sexual acts in class during a lockdown. When I brought it to the attention of the teacher and principal they brushed it off. This is not okay behavior and should have been properly addressed. This middle school does not care about the students. Teachers are judgemental and really make kids feel like they are nothing. Most have no business teaching. Wish we had more options in this district.
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