La Crosse Polytechnic School vs Longfellow Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Crosse Polytechnic School
La Crosse · Charter high · Grades 6–12
86 students
Longfellow Middle
La Crosse · Public middle · Grades 6–8
631 students
| Measure | La Crosse Polytechnic School La Crosse, Wisconsin | Longfellow Middle La Crosse, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #18 of 446 | #237 of 359 |
| National rank | #3252 of 16,910 | #8213 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 86 | 631 |
| Enrollment | 86 | 631 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.4% | 46.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 64.5% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 34% |
| city | La Crosse | La Crosse |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Crosse Polytechnic School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.2 vs 47.4).
- •La Crosse Polytechnic School does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 34%).
- •La Crosse Polytechnic School does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 37%).
- •La Crosse Polytechnic School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.4% vs 46.9%).
- •Longfellow Middle does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 17.2).
- •Longfellow Middle is the larger school with 631 students compared with 86.
- •La Crosse Polytechnic School is a charter school while Longfellow Middle is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is La Crosse Polytechnic School better than Longfellow Middle?
On the Success Index (US), La Crosse Polytechnic School ranks higher (70.2 vs 47.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are La Crosse Polytechnic School and Longfellow Middle?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between La Crosse and La Crosse in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Crosse Polytechnic School: 86. Longfellow Middle: 631. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Crosse Polytechnic School and Longfellow Middle rank in Wisconsin?
La Crosse Polytechnic School is 18th of 446 and Longfellow Middle is 237th of 359 among high schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).