Martell’s public schools outscore 78% of Wisconsin districts
49% of students in Martell’s public schools are proficient in reading, above the Wisconsin average (38%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving Martell, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Wisconsin, not nationally.
From Wisconsin state tests taken in spring 2022, when 97% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Martell’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 1191 Wisconsin towns with household incomes within a quarter of Martell’s, its schools beat 86%, higher than their 78% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 49% and math 48% across both districts in spring 2022, against 38% and 39% statewide; 95% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 90%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
Ellsworth spends $15,292 per student and River Falls $12,111, against $16,459 across Wisconsin (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Martell’s grade
A−: better than 78% of Wisconsin school districts. Test scores and graduation are both above the Wisconsin average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Martell, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Martell · depends on your address
Meyer Middle
Grades 6–8 · 725 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in River Falls
Ellsworth Middle
Grades 6–8 · 325 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Ellsworth
7th grade in Martell · depends on your address
Meyer Middle
Grades 6–8 · 725 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in River Falls
Ellsworth Middle
Grades 6–8 · 325 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Ellsworth
8th grade in Martell · depends on your address
Meyer Middle
Grades 6–8 · 725 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in River Falls
Ellsworth Middle
Grades 6–8 · 325 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Ellsworth
9th grade in Martell · depends on your address
River Falls High
Grades 9–12 · 1,062 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in River Falls
Ellsworth High
Grades 9–12 · 538 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Ellsworth
10th grade in Martell · depends on your address
River Falls High
Grades 9–12 · 1,062 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in River Falls
Ellsworth High
Grades 9–12 · 538 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Ellsworth
11th grade in Martell · depends on your address
River Falls High
Grades 9–12 · 1,062 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in River Falls
Ellsworth High
Grades 9–12 · 538 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Ellsworth
12th grade in Martell · depends on your address
River Falls High
Grades 9–12 · 1,062 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in River Falls
Ellsworth High
Grades 9–12 · 538 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Ellsworth
Martell runs its own schools through grade 12 (Ellsworth Community School District). From grade PK, students attend the River Falls School District, shared with Clifton, Kinnickinnic, Pleasant Valley, River Falls, River Falls and Troy. Its elementary school is in Ellsworth. Parts of Martell (11% of its land) are served by Spring Valley instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Martell
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Martell vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Wisconsin towns that share Martell’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Martell | A− | Ellsworth PK–12 · River Falls PK–12 |
| River Falls | A− | River Falls |
| Gilman | B | Spring Valley |
| Rush River | — | Baldwin-Woodville Area PK–12 · St. Croix Central PK–12 |
| Ellsworth | B+ | Ellsworth |
Every school in Martell
8 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Wisconsin’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Martell’s schools
Are Martell’s schools good?
By Wisconsin’s own tests, yes: the public schools Martell children attend outscore 78% of Wisconsin’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 86%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Martell in?
Two districts: Ellsworth Community School District runs grades PK–12, and River Falls School District runs grades PK–12, shared with Clifton, Kinnickinnic, Pleasant Valley, River Falls, River Falls and Troy.
Where do Martell kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: River Falls High and Ellsworth High.
What is Martell’s graduation rate?
95% of the class of 2023 in River Falls School District graduated in four years, against 90% across Wisconsin.
How much does Martell spend per student?
$15,292 in Ellsworth Community School District and $12,111 in River Falls School District (FY2024), against $16,459 across Wisconsin. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Martell families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Wisconsin. Stars are from neighbors.