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#1118 of 1,294 schools in KS

La Crosse Middle School

Middle School · Lacrosse · La Crosse, KS

A Lacrosse middle school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 810, La Crosse, KS 67548

  • Math 23% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 32% proficient (2025)
  • 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.3Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.18 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.3Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency23.1% (2025 KAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency30.8% (2025 KAP)
Overall Proficiency27% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)
vs. Expected-16.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile14th
Resources & Environment9.3Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.2:1
District spending per student$16,904
Chronic Absenteeism15.6%

Students at La Crosse Middle School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Math Proficiency23%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)
ELA Proficiency32%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 27% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
85%
ELA
95%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2016
Math
15%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
5%
ELA
25%
2025
Math
23%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 34 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

46.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where La Crosse Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 45Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$52,471

Median home value

$86,300

Median rent

$683/mo

College educated

27.1%

Homeownership

72%

Poverty rate

6.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67548; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Lacrosse

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$16,904NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

La Crosse Middle School is listed in LaCrosse; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About La Crosse Middle School

La Crosse Middle School is a public middle school in La Crosse, KS, part of Lacrosse, serving approximately 45 students in grades 7th-8th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,118 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about La Crosse Middle School

What grades does La Crosse Middle School serve?

La Crosse Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.

How many students attend La Crosse Middle School?

La Crosse Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 45 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at La Crosse Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at La Crosse Middle School is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does La Crosse Middle School rank in KS?

La Crosse Middle School ranks #1,118 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is La Crosse Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

La Crosse Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at La Crosse Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, La Crosse Middle School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is La Crosse Middle School a charter school?

No, La Crosse Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is La Crosse Middle School a Title I school?

No, La Crosse Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for La Crosse Middle School?

46.7% of students at La Crosse Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
7th – 8th
Enrollment
45
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
4
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Rush County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.6%
Area population (ZIP 67548)
1,290
Area median age
48.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 67548; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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