Middle Schools in LaCrosse

Summary:

The La Crosse Middle School is the sole middle school located in the LaCrosse district of Kansas. This small school serves a student population of just 45 and has a low student-teacher ratio of 9.1 to 1. However, the school's academic performance lags behind state and district averages, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency.

While the school's Science proficiency rates are more promising, exceeding the state average, its overall ranking of 242 out of 363 Kansas middle schools and 2-star rating from SchoolDigger indicate room for improvement. The school's high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (46.67%) suggests the student population faces significant economic challenges, which may contribute to the academic performance challenges observed.

Despite the school's small size, the data reveals that targeted interventions and support will be crucial to improving student outcomes at La Crosse Middle School. Addressing the underperformance in core subjects like English Language Arts and Mathematics, while leveraging the school's strengths in Science, could help drive academic progress and better prepare students for future success.

District Detail

616 Main
La Crosse, KS 67548

(785) 222-2505

SchoolDigger Rank:
119^th of 264 Kansas districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 249

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				KAP English Language Arts (2025)			KAP Mathematics (2025)			KAP Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 7th Grade	KAP Mathematics 8th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 8th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
La Crosse Middle School	Public	7-8	400 Washington	La Crosse	67548	Rush County	LaCrosse	No	No	No	No	(785) 222-3030	37	5	7.4	37.8%	34 (91.9%)	1 (2.7%)	2 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34.5	242^nd of 363 public middle schools	33.3%		33.5	243^rd of 362 public middle schools	32.9%	1	40.0	25.0	30.8	20.0	25.0	23.1	45.8	45.8	$16,506	$1,815	$14,691

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Otis-Bison	13.92 mi	3
Western Plains	21.55 mi	3
Pawnee Heights	23.36 mi	2
Hays	23.46 mi	8	55^th
Victoria	24.34 mi	2	78^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kansas State Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.