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#2028 of 2,105 schools in WI

Memorial High

High School · Beloit School District · Beloit, WI

A Beloit School District high school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1225 4th St, Beloit, WI 53511

  • Math 8% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 14% proficient (2021)
  • 83.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.3Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.85 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics2.5Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency8% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency14% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency11% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-21.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile7th
College Readiness4.8Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate83%
AP Participation13%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.8:1
District spending per student$17,667
Chronic Absenteeism54.4%

Students at Memorial High score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency8%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency14%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 52 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 11% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
58%
ELA
68%
2010
Math
53%
ELA
63%
2011
Math
24%
ELA
30%
2012
Math
21%
ELA
26%
2013
Math
29%
ELA
29%
2014
Math
18%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
15%
ELA
21%
2016
Math
16%
ELA
19%
2017
Math
15%
ELA
18%
2018
Math
11%
ELA
17%
2019
Math
11%
ELA
17%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
14%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
14%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

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

Based on 26 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

66.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Memorial High 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 54Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 69Bikeable
  • 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

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
13% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics19sports offered
10 boys'·9 girls'·38 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
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

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Beloit Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.6PK–120.4 mi50Compare →
The Lincoln AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified6.7PK–110.7 mi626Compare →
Beloit Learning AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.76–121.3 mi212Compare →

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
#11 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

Memorial High is listed in Beloit School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Memorial High

Memorial High is a public high school in Beloit, WI, part of Beloit School District, serving approximately 1,378 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,028 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Memorial High

What grades does Memorial High serve?

Memorial High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Memorial High?

Memorial High has an enrollment of approximately 1,378 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Memorial High?

The student-teacher ratio at Memorial High is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Memorial High rank in WI?

Memorial High ranks #2,028 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Memorial High's MySchoolScout rating?

Memorial High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 Memorial High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Memorial High has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Memorial High a charter school?

No, Memorial High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Memorial High a Title I school?

No, Memorial High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Memorial High?

66.6% of students at Memorial High 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,378
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
100
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Rock County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
54.4%
4-Year Graduation
83.0%
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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