Logan Middle vs Wayne Bartels Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Wisconsin, United States, 146 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Logan Middle
La Crosse · Public middle · Grades 6–8
424 students
Wayne Bartels Middle
Portage · Public middle · Grades 6–8
422 students
| Measure | Logan Middle La Crosse, Wisconsin | Wayne Bartels Middle Portage, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #279 of 359 | #277 of 359 |
| National rank | #9490 of 15,369 | #9415 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 424 | 422 |
| Enrollment | 424 | 422 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.3% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 9.0 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 33% |
| city | La Crosse | Portage |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (41.5 vs 41.9).
- •Wayne Bartels Middle does better on math proficiency (33% vs 29%).
- •Logan Middle does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 31%).
- •Wayne Bartels Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40% vs 53.3%).
- •Logan Middle does better on students per teacher (9.0 vs 13.6).
- •Logan Middle is the larger school with 424 students compared with 422.
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 Logan Middle better than Wayne Bartels Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Logan Middle and Wayne Bartels Middle?
About 146 km in a straight line, between La Crosse and Portage in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Logan Middle: 424. Wayne Bartels Middle: 422. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Logan Middle and Wayne Bartels Middle rank in Wisconsin?
Logan Middle is 279th of 359 and Wayne Bartels Middle is 277th of 359 among middle schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).