Below Average
#1854 of 2,105 schools in WI
Merrill Elementary
Elementary School · Beloit School District · Beloit, WI
A Beloit School District elementary school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1635 Nelson Ave, Beloit, WI 53511
- Math 5% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 3% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Merrill Elementary score 4% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 45 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 4% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 16% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
85.6%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Merrill Elementary 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 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lincoln AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | PK–11 | 0.6 mi | 626 | Compare → |
| Beloit Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 50 | Compare → |
| Todd ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 477 | Compare → |
| Robinson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 473 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Beloit School District
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #9 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
Merrill Elementary is listed in Beloit School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Merrill Elementary
Merrill Elementary is a public elementary school in Beloit, WI, part of Beloit School District, serving approximately 270 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,854 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Merrill Elementary
What grades does Merrill Elementary serve?
Merrill Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Merrill Elementary?
Merrill Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 270 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Merrill Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Merrill Elementary is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Merrill Elementary rank in WI?
Merrill Elementary ranks #1,854 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Merrill Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Merrill Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Merrill Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Merrill Elementary has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Merrill Elementary a charter school?
No, Merrill Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Merrill Elementary a Title I school?
No, Merrill Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Merrill Elementary?
85.6% of students at Merrill Elementary 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 270
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Rock County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.7%
- Phone
- (608) 361-2605
- Area population (ZIP 53511)
- 48,305
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
Official sources & links
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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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