The top reported proficiency rate is 67% in Social studies. The lowest is 47% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on School of Technology and Arts Ii
TheSchool of Technology and Arts II is a public charter middle school serving grades six through eight, operating within the La Crosse School District in western Wisconsin. It is designated as a regular school, and its name hints at a thematic focus, though the available data does not detail specific program offerings. The school is small, with an enrollment that matches the size typical of a specialized or option school at this grade band.
The student body is predominantly white, with a modest share identifying as two or more races and very small Asian and Hispanic populations. Just under half of the students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a measure that places the school in a middle range economically for the area. The school does not report data on students with individualized education programs or English learners, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about special education and language support services.
Academic performance, measured by Wisconsin’s Forward assessments, shows variation across subjects and grades, which is common in small schools where a few students can shift a rate noticeably. In English language arts, sixth graders performed at a strong level in the most recent results, while seventh and eighth graders showed results near the halfway mark, with some room for growth. In mathematics, seventh graders posted a result that was above the midpoint of the school’s own range, while sixth and eighth graders had lower rates, with less than half meeting proficiency. Science and social studies are tested only in eighth grade; social studies performance was solid, with about two-thirds proficient, while science was somewhat lower. Overall, the school’s combined proficiency index across all tested subjects and grades sits below the midpoint when compared with other districts in La Crosse County. This is a considered assessment based on a single year of data; a family may wish to inquire about year-to-year trends, which were not available in the source information.
Because this is a middle school, there is no graduation rate, and the data did not include chronic absenteeism or discipline metrics. The school participated fully in state testing, with complete participation rates reported.
The school is located in La Crosse, a mid-sized river city that blends residential neighborhoods with a strong college-town presence from three higher-education institutions—the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse, Viterbo University, and Western Technical College. The city sits at the confluence of the Black, La Crosse, and Mississippi Rivers, flanked by bluffs. Major employers include Gundersen Health System, Mayo Clinic Health System, Trane, Kwik Trip, and City Brewing Company. La Crosse has seen population stagnation in recent decades due to suburbanization; the 2024 estimate is slightly below the 2020 census count. The city’s geography—river, marshland, and bluffs—limits outward expansion. Housing values in the area are moderate for the region, and rental costs are proportionally typical relative to local incomes. The district itself reported no recent parent-relevant changes in its operations or programming.
The School of Technology and Arts II offers a small-scale learning environment within a broader district and city that provide a mix of urban amenities and natural recreation. For a family considering this school, the academic profile is mixed, with a standout year in sixth-grade reading and a need for attention in middle school math. The small enrollment means students receive more individual attention, but it also means that course offerings and extracurricular breadth may be narrower than at a larger middle school. A parent interested in this school should visit, confirm the technology and arts emphasis in practice, and ask about supports for the subjects where proficiency rates are lower.
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