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Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,634 students in Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), 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
4,634 Students
813,971 Students
# Teachers
320 Teachers
58,976 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 444 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#224 out of 450 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
44%
Graduation Rate
95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.53
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
3%
14%
% Black
1%
9%
% White
89%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,109 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,039. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,839 is higher than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$75 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$83 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,109
$17,039
Spending / Student
$17,839
$17,011
Best Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stillson Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
16556 50th Ave
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
(715) 726-2412
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
(715) 726-2412
Grades: K-5
| 335 students
Rank: #22.
Halmstad Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
565 E South Ave
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
(715) 726-2415
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
(715) 726-2415
Grades: K-5
| 372 students
Rank: #33.
Southview Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
615 A St
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
(715) 726-2411
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
(715) 726-2411
Grades: PK-5
| 296 students
Rank: #44.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1200 Miles St
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
(715) 726-2405
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
(715) 726-2405
Grades: K-5
| 348 students
Rank: #55.
Jim Falls Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13643 198th St
Jim Falls, WI 54748
(715) 720-3260
Jim Falls, WI 54748
(715) 720-3260
Grades: K-5
| 117 students
Rank: #66.
Chippewa Falls High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
735 Terrill St
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
(715) 726-2406
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
(715) 726-2406
Grades: 9-12
| 1,451 students
Rank: #77.
Chippewa Falls Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
750 Tropicana Blvd
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
(715) 726-2400
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
(715) 726-2400
Grades: 6-8
| 1,037 students
Rank: #88.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 Jefferson Ave
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
(715) 726-3750
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
(715) 726-3750
Grades: K-5
| 359 students
Rank: n/an/a
140 W Elm St
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
(715) 726-2416
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
(715) 726-2416
Grades: PK
| 319 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District?
Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District manages 9 public schools serving 4,634 students.
What is the rank of Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District?
Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District is ranked #228 out of 444 school districts in Wisconsin (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District?
89% of Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District?
Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,839 is higher than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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