Longfellow Middle vs Spence Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 963 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Longfellow Middle
La Crosse · Public middle · Grades 6–8
631 students
Spence Elementary
La Crosse · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
329 students
| Measure | Longfellow Middle La Crosse, Wisconsin | Spence Elementary La Crosse, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #237 of 359 | #655 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #8213 of 15,369 | #25525 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 631 | 329 |
| Enrollment | 631 | 329 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.9% | 54.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 42% |
| city | La Crosse | La Crosse |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Spence Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.5 vs 47.4).
- •Spence Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 34%).
- •Spence Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Longfellow Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.9% vs 54.7%).
- •Longfellow Middle does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 11.8).
- •Longfellow Middle is the larger school with 631 students compared with 329.
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 Longfellow Middle better than Spence Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Spence Elementary ranks higher (49.5 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 Longfellow Middle and Spence Elementary?
About 963 m in a straight line, between La Crosse and La Crosse in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Longfellow Middle: 631. Spence Elementary: 329. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Longfellow Middle and Spence Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Longfellow Middle is 237th of 359 and Spence Elementary is 655th of 1,069 among middle schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).