Meyer Middle

Meyer Middle is a middle-grades school of expansive scale in River Falls, Wisconsin, overseen by River Falls School District, hosting 725 students in grades 6 through 8. That puts it 90% bigger than the typical public school in Wisconsin, which averages around 381 students.

Across the 8 schools in River Falls School District (3,442 students total), Meyer Middle accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Looking at the student body, Meyer Middle records that nearly all students (87%) are White. The remainder breaks down as 6% Hispanic, 5% multiracial.

Looking at school resources, Meyer Middle shows 49 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 14.7:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 12.8:1, putting Meyer Middle higher than the state norm the norm. About 18% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, Meyer Middle tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 66.6% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 69.7%.

In the area at large, the surrounding county (Pierce County) reports that median household earnings sit near $92,109, 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 5%. Across Pierce County's 26 public schools (combined enrollment of about 7,419 students), Meyer Middle is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: Greenwood Elementary, around 0.1 miles off. Within five miles, there are 7 other public schools. On composite proficiency, Meyer Middle comes 4th of 7 in the immediate cluster, higher than the nearby-schools average of 65.2%.

The school occupies a town-based site.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Meyer Middle has ticked down 7%, going from 779 students in 2018 to 725 in 2025. The student-to-teacher ratio fell from 18.7:1 in 2018 to 14.7:1 today.

On the community side, recent activity here tends to focus on science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.