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#1271 of 2,105 schools in WI

Fran Fruzen Intermediate

Middle School · Beloit School District · Beloit, WI

A Beloit School District middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2600 Milwaukee Rd, Beloit, WI 53511

  • Math 18% vs WI 53% (2025)
  • Reading 24% vs WI 53% (2025)
  • 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.1Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data9
Annual Change-1.07 pts/yr
Data Period2015–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.9Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency18.3% (2025 FORWARD)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24.3% (2025 FORWARD)
Math vs. State Avg-33.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-28.5 pts
Overall Proficiency21% (2025 FORWARD, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)27% (model expectation from 2025 FORWARD)
vs. Expected-5.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile20th
Resources & Environment5.1Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.3:1
District spending per student$17,667
Chronic Absenteeism40.6%

Students at Fran Fruzen Intermediate score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 FORWARD proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency18%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
53%(2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency24%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
53%(2025 FORWARD)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2015–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 21% in 2025.

Show all 9 years
2015
Math
28%
ELA
31%
2016
Math
23%
ELA
30%
2017
Math
19%
ELA
23%
2018
Math
19%
ELA
19%
2019
Math
19%
ELA
19%
2020*
Math
7%
ELA
14%
2021*
Math
7%
ELA
14%
2022
Math
12%
ELA
16%
2025
Math
18%
ELA
24%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2015-2025) · reading/ELA 22% (multi-year average, 2015-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 22 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

76.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Fran Fruzen Intermediate sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 31Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,617/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Beloit), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$65,305

Median home value

$160,000

Median rent

$995/mo

College educated

19.3%

Homeownership

65.1%

Poverty rate

14.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53511; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Aldrich IntermediateEnrollment path unverified5.16–81.5 mi502Compare →
The Lincoln AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified6.7PK–111.9 mi626Compare →
Beloit Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.6PK–122.3 mi50Compare →
Turner MiddleEnrollment path unverified5.76–82.8 mi375Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Beloit School District

Schools in district
12
Rank in district
#2 of 12
District spending per student
$17,667NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Fran Fruzen Intermediate is listed in Beloit School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Fran Fruzen Intermediate

Fran Fruzen Intermediate is a public middle school in Beloit, WI, part of Beloit School District, serving approximately 505 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,271 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Fran Fruzen Intermediate

What grades does Fran Fruzen Intermediate serve?

Fran Fruzen Intermediate serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Fran Fruzen Intermediate?

Fran Fruzen Intermediate has an enrollment of approximately 505 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Fran Fruzen Intermediate?

The student-teacher ratio at Fran Fruzen Intermediate is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Fran Fruzen Intermediate rank in WI?

Fran Fruzen Intermediate ranks #1,271 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Fran Fruzen Intermediate's MySchoolScout rating?

Fran Fruzen Intermediate has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Fran Fruzen Intermediate?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Fran Fruzen Intermediate has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).

Is Fran Fruzen Intermediate a charter school?

No, Fran Fruzen Intermediate is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Fran Fruzen Intermediate a Title I school?

No, Fran Fruzen Intermediate is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fran Fruzen Intermediate?

76.2% of students at Fran Fruzen Intermediate qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
505
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
38
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Rock County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
40.6%
Area population (ZIP 53511)
48,305
Area average commute
23.3 min
Area median age
36.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 53511; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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