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School of Technology and Arts II

510 9th St S, La Crosse, WI 54601La Crosse School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Charter
23
Students
Total enrolled
$18,341
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 28% vs nat'l
11.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 25% vs nat'l
57/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↑ 14% vs nat'l
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Small public school
Serves 23 students in grades 06–08 in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
28% above average funding
District spends $18,341 per pupil, 28% more than the national average of $14,347.
Above-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 57th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

School of Technology and Arts II is a small middle in La Crosse, Wisconsin, serving grades 06–08 with 23 students. The district invests $18,341 per student — 28% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 26% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at School of Technology and Arts II

23
Total Students
11.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
26%
Free Lunch
2
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution14 male · 9 female
61%
39%
Male 61%Female 39%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility26%
National avg 52% · 6 students
Student Composition
91%
White91%
Black4%
Multiracial4%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 550753001295

Academic Outcomes at School of Technology and Arts II

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
57
/ 100
Above-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 57th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 96th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 54601

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,341Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$18,341
State avg
$18,944
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,070
Student Support$3,485
Administration$2,201
Operations$2,751
Other$1,834
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $18,341 spent per student, an estimated $8,125 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
38%
50%
State government
37.8%
Local (property tax)
50.4%
Federal programs
11.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $18,341/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Spence ElementarySouthern Bluffs ElementaryEmerson ElementaryState Road Elementary
+7 more
↓
Middle
Longfellow MiddleLogan MiddleLincoln Middle
↓
High School
Central HighLogan HighLa Crosse Polytechnic School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyLa Crosse County
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictLa Crosse School District →
Phone: (608)789-7780
NCES ID: 550753001295
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in La Crosse seeking a charter middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in La Crosse School District
High
Central High
1,008 students · 09–12
● 57 opp38% FRL
High
Logan High
754 students · 09–12
● 41 opp47% FRL
Mid
Longfellow Middle
489 students · 06–08
● 57 opp42% FRL
Mid
Logan Middle
369 students · 06–08
● 41 opp63% FRL
Elem
Spence Elementary
335 students · PK–05
● 57 opp55% FRL
Elem
Southern Bluffs Elementary
317 students · PK–05
● 57 opp32% FRL
Elem
Emerson Elementary
311 students · PK–05
● 57 opp31% FRL
Elem
State Road Elementary
311 students · PK–05
● 57 opp42% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
510 9th St S, La Crosse, WI 54601
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.