Aldrich Intermediate

Aldrich Intermediate serves 502 students in grades 6 through 8 in Beloit, Wisconsin, earning recognition as one of the state's top-performing middle schools. With a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranking 70th among Wisconsin's 2,112 schools, placing it in the 97th percentile, this regular public school demonstrates strong educational outcomes for its students. The school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 11.4 to 1 with 44 full-time equivalent teachers, allowing for more individualized attention during these crucial middle school years.

This smaller class environment can be particularly beneficial as students navigate the academic and social transitions typical of grades 6-8. Located on Northgate Drive in Beloit, Aldrich Intermediate serves a diverse community within the 53511 ZIP code area, where the median household income is $61,825 and median home values average $144,200. The surrounding neighborhood has a 13.2% poverty rate, with 18% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher, reflecting a working-class community committed to education.

Aldrich Intermediate operates within Beloit's small city setting, providing students with both community connections and access to broader educational and cultural opportunities that support their development during these formative middle school years.

While current test scores at Aldrich Intermediate are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.