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#1316 of 2,105 schools in WI
School of Technology and Arts II
Middle School · La Crosse School District · La Crosse, WI
A La Crosse School District charter middle school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1450 Avon St, La Crosse, WI 54603
- Math 50% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 63% vs WI 53% (2025)
- 17:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at School of Technology and Arts II score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 27 points since 2020, reaching 57% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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 WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where School of Technology and Arts II 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 77Very Walkable
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 65Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,109/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (La Crosse), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$49,693
Median home value
$175,500
Median rent
$936/mo
College educated
20.9%
Homeownership
51%
Poverty rate
18.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54603; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 6–8 | 0.0 mi | 462 | Compare → |
| Coulee Connections - AlternativeeducationPrivate · tuition | 4.4private | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 41 | Compare → |
| Coulee Region Virtual AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.0 | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 78 | Compare → |
| Aquinas Catholic SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–12 | 2.5 mi | 920 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
La Crosse School District
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #12 of 19
- District spending per student
- $15,989NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
School of Technology and Arts II is listed in La Crosse School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About School of Technology and Arts II
School of Technology and Arts II is a public middle school in La Crosse, WI, part of La Crosse School District, serving approximately 34 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,316 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about School of Technology and Arts II
What grades does School of Technology and Arts II serve?
School of Technology and Arts II serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend School of Technology and Arts II?
School of Technology and Arts II has an enrollment of approximately 34 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at School of Technology and Arts II?
The student-teacher ratio at School of Technology and Arts II is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does School of Technology and Arts II rank in WI?
School of Technology and Arts II ranks #1,316 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is School of Technology and Arts II's MySchoolScout rating?
School of Technology and Arts II has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 School of Technology and Arts II?
Based on loaded state assessment records, School of Technology and Arts II has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is School of Technology and Arts II a charter school?
Yes, School of Technology and Arts II is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is School of Technology and Arts II a Title I school?
No, School of Technology and Arts II is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for School of Technology and Arts II?
47.1% of students at School of Technology and Arts II 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 34
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- La Crosse County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.4%
- Phone
- (608) 789-7780
- Area population (ZIP 54603)
- 14,181
- Area average commute
- 18.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.2
Official sources & links
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 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. 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 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. 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 54603; 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
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