Photo: Visit Beloit · CC BY-SA 4.0Beloit’s public schools score below 97% of Wisconsin districts on tests and graduation
Math proficiency in Beloit’s districts is 9%, below the Wisconsin average (39%). The grade covers the public school district serving Beloit, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Wisconsin, not nationally.
From Wisconsin state tests taken in spring 2022, when 94% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Beloit’s schools, in brief
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 13% of tested students were proficient in reading and 9% in math, against 38% and 39% statewide; 94% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
79% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 90% across Wisconsin. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $16,654 per student, against $16,459 across Wisconsin (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Six elementary schools, then two middle and one high school
Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
The Lincoln Academy, Rock County Christian School (private), Our Lady of the Assumption School (private) and Richardson School (private) are in town. Beloit Virtual School, an online school, is based here too; it isn’t counted as a local school. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Beloit’s grade
D−: better than 3% of Wisconsin school districts, #358 of 362 Wisconsin towns. Both inputs trail the Wisconsin average; graduation is the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Beloit, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Beloit · depends on your address
Aldrich Intermediate
Grades 6–8 · 521 students · 13:1 students per teacher
Fran Fruzen Intermediate
Grades 6–8 · 490 students · 17:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Beloit · depends on your address
Aldrich Intermediate
Grades 6–8 · 521 students · 13:1 students per teacher
Fran Fruzen Intermediate
Grades 6–8 · 490 students · 17:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Beloit · depends on your address
Aldrich Intermediate
Grades 6–8 · 521 students · 13:1 students per teacher
Fran Fruzen Intermediate
Grades 6–8 · 490 students · 17:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Beloit
Memorial High
Grades 9–12 · 1,305 students · 15:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Beloit
Memorial High
Grades 9–12 · 1,305 students · 15:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Beloit
Memorial High
Grades 9–12 · 1,305 students · 15:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Beloit
Memorial High
Grades 9–12 · 1,305 students · 15:1 students per teacher
Beloit’s public schools are run by Beloit School District. Parts of Beloit (13% and 4% of its land) are served by Beloit Turner and Clinton instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Beloit vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Wisconsin towns that share Beloit’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Beloit | D− | Beloit |
| Turtle | B− | Clinton |
| Beloit (town) | B | Beloit Turner |
Every school in Beloit
16 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Wisconsin’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Beloit’s schools
Are Beloit’s schools good?
On Wisconsin’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Beloit children attend score below 97% of Wisconsin’s school districts on tests and graduation, a D− Schools grade, #358 of 362 Wisconsin towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 1%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Beloit in?
Beloit School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 4,958 students in 12 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Beloit are served by Beloit Turner and Clinton.
Where do Beloit kids go to high school?
Memorial High, with 1,305 students; its own test results earn a D.
What is Beloit’s graduation rate?
79% of the class of 2023 in Beloit School District graduated in four years, against 90% across Wisconsin.
How much does Beloit spend per student?
$16,654 in Beloit School District (FY2024), against $16,459 across Wisconsin. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Beloit?
Yes: Rock County Christian School (religious, grades K–12, 240 students), Our Lady of the Assumption School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 130 students) and Richardson School (special education, grades 1–12, 46 students). Beloit also has 1 charter school, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Beloit families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Beloit → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Wisconsin. Stars are from neighbors.