Is Memorial High a good school?

Memorial High ranks in the bottom 2.4% of Wisconsin high schools.

How many students attend Memorial High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,417 students attended Memorial High.

What is the racial makeup of Memorial High?

Students at Memorial High are 39% Hispanic, 33% White, 20% African American, 7% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What schools feed into Memorial High?

Memorial High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Converse Elementary Elementary : Gaston Elementary Elementary : Hackett Elementary Elementary : Merrill Elementary Elementary : Robinson Elementary Elementary : Todd Elementary Middle : Aldrich Intermediate Middle : Cunningham Intermediate Middle : McNeel Intermediate

Memorial High

Public 9-12

1225 4th St
Beloit, WI 53511-4497

(608) 361-3005

District: Beloit School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
405^th of 415 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,121

Feeder schools for Memorial High:

Elementary:	Converse Elementary
	Gaston Elementary
	Hackett Elementary
	Merrill Elementary
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	Robinson Elementary
	Todd Elementary
Middle:	Aldrich Intermediate
	Cunningham Intermediate
	McNeel Intermediate

Student/teacher ratio: 13.6

Number of students: 1,417

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

39.0%

White:

32.6%

African American:

19.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 66.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Memorial High ranks worse than 97.6% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.54. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Memorial High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Memorial High is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (39%), White (32.6%), African American (19.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 66.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Memorial High is 13.6. (See more...)

Compare Memorial High employs 103.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Memorial High is $13,121.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Memorial High:

SchoolDigger ranks Memorial High 405^th of 415 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Memorial High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Beloit School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Beloit School District 420^th of 424 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Memorial High

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Rank History for all students at Memorial High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2004	14.31	251^st	275	8.7%
2005	26.36	249^th	287	13.2%
2006	10.92	266^th	292	8.9%
2007	50.15	210^th	281	25.3%
2008	21.03	401^st	437	8.2%
2009	20.01	396^th	438	9.6%
2010	30.36	396^th	450	12.0%
2011	24.30	406^th	445	8.8%
2012	18.78	415^th	452	8.2%
2013	14.31	424^th	457	7.2%
2014	18.90	422^nd	462	8.7%
2015	11.11	438^th	466	6.0%
2016	7.42	394^th	408	3.4%
2017	6.34	399^th	410	2.7%
2018	9.12	399^th	410	2.7%
2019	7.86	394^th	400	1.5%
2021	6.86	382^nd	390	2.1%
2022	10.99	376^th	391	3.8%
2023	5.54	405^th	415	2.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Memorial High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	12.89	244^th	255	4.3%
2019	11.93	244^th	251	2.8%
2021	10.80	219^th	226	3.1%
2023	9.68	263^rd	271	3.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Memorial High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	7.43	349^th	355	1.7%
2019	6.03	339^th	343	1.2%
2021	9.42	320^th	332	3.6%
2023	5.29	322^nd	329	2.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Memorial High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	11.56	363^rd	373	2.7%
2019	9.33	346^th	354	2.3%
2021	8.59	327^th	334	2.1%
2022	13.29	332^nd	347	4.3%
2023	6.05	353^rd	359	1.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Memorial High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	25.00	16^th	20	20.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Memorial High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	25.00	57^th	76	25.0%
2019	19.17	77^th	86	10.5%
2021	17.81	64^th	68	5.9%
2023	18.22	86^th	97	11.3%

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Rank History for White students at Memorial High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	16.76	236^th	261	9.6%
2019	17.25	239^th	266	10.2%
2021	11.67	250^th	266	6.0%
2022	21.35	238^th	269	11.5%
2023	6.88	266^th	271	1.8%

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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Review counts

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50%

by a parent
Tuesday, June 20, 2017

Poorly administered high school survives through the hard work of several talented veteran teachers, coaches, and an excellent high school jazz band. Violence, gang activity, and drug use are everyday happenings at school. Very few resources for gifted or talented students. The school offers a number of AP courses but allows any student to enroll them and has received poor results. The principal and district school board have been enmeshed in petty infighting and minor scandals to the detriment of students. Close Quote

by a citizen
Friday, May 8, 2015

Beloit Memorial is one of the best High School's in the state, even though your rankings do not support this. As one of the few High School's in WI that is the most diverse, that brings challenges to the end results, but the school itself is top notch and provides a top education for the students attending BMHS. Beloit Memorial is one of the few High School's that provide a high number of AP courses and their music program is one of the best around. I heave heard over the years that the BMHS Pep Band is the best in WI, which I have to agree.

#'s do not always rank school's correct - in my mind BMHS should be ranked in the Top 10 - a top notch school Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Avoid this pitiful excuse for an educational experience at all costs. The teachers are lazy, the administration is heavy handed an unengaged, they are more interested in the finer things available to schools rather than really educating kids. Why else would you build a brand new 4-8 grade school on the busiest highway in town (15,000 + car and trucks a day) that every student has to cross? The test scores tell all about this school and district. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Memorial High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	970	298	26	5	12	n/a	n/a	1311
1989	935	300	23	16	12	n/a	n/a	1286
1990	930	295	25	17	9	n/a	n/a	1276
1991	888	302	28	21	7	n/a	n/a	1246
1992	923	281	21	38	5	n/a	n/a	1268
1993	907	329	27	40	5	n/a	n/a	1308
1994	891	364	30	44	6	n/a	n/a	1335
1995	1361	502	32	100	6	n/a	n/a	2001
1996	1361	502	32	100	6	n/a	n/a	2001
1997	1327	506	31	120	8	n/a	n/a	1992
1998	1239	489	26	129	4	n/a	n/a	1887
1999	1221	474	34	129	4	n/a	n/a	1862
2000	1160	427	34	130	4	n/a	n/a	1755
2001	1199	465	22	151	4	n/a	n/a	1841
2002	1158	457	18	158	6	n/a	n/a	1797
2003	1158	457	18	158	6	n/a	n/a	1797
2004	1194	516	22	197	9	n/a	n/a	1938
2005	1255	541	19	257	7	n/a	n/a	2079
2006	1231	560	18	281	5	n/a	n/a	2095
2007	1247	553	18	337	7	n/a	n/a	2162
2008	1150	528	22	371	9	n/a	n/a	2080
2009	1034	509	26	343	6	n/a	n/a	1918
2010	953	480	31	414	11	n/a	n/a	1889
2011	852	467	30	398	7	1	3	1758
2012	861	480	20	424	6	1	12	1804
2013	821	494	16	514	10	0	18	1873
2014	802	395	16	510	6	0	34	1763
2015	777	384	19	543	7	0	43	1773
2016	741	374	19	593	5	0	58	1790
2017	686	388	20	589	3	0	63	1749
2018	666	390	17	623	6	0	66	1768
2019	587	373	18	620	4	0	84	1686
2020	559	367	18	634	5	0	78	1661
2021	571	366	19	654	4	1	102	1717
2022	533	355	18	621	7	2	103	1639
2023	462	280	16	552	6	2	99	1417

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Memorial High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1311	89.0	14.7	28.5
1989	1286	88.1	14.5	12
1990	1276	89.3	14.2	12.5
1991	1246	88.3	14.1	28.4
1992	1268	87.4	14.5	25.1
1993	1308	88.7	14.7	33
1994	1335	87.4	15.3	31.9
1995	2001	120.0	16.7	29.7
1996	2001	120.0	16.7	29.7
1997	1992	130.1	15.3	30.6
1998	1887	123.4	15.3	27.7
1999	1862	123.1	15.1	31.3
2000	1755	117.0	15.0	40.8
2001	1841	116.0	15.9	41.6
2002	1797	117.7	15.3	29.3
2003	1797	117.7	15.3	29.3
2004	1938	118.8	16.3	30.5
2005	2079	115.2	18.0	n/a
2006	2095	125.8	16.7	n/a
2007	2162	126.0	17.2	49
2008	2080	125.3	16.6	50.8
2009	1918	124.2	15.4	52.2
2010	1889	109.6	17.2	58.2
2011	1758	110.0	15.9	61.7
2012	1804	111.8	16.1	65.3
2013	1873	107.9	17.3	69.8
2014	1763	102.9	17.1	68.3
2015	1773	n/a	n/a	67.7
2016	1790	96.0	18.6	60.2
2017	1749	97.3	17.9	64.8
2018	1768	96.0	18.4	63
2019	1686	102.0	16.5	64.9
2020	1661	101.9	16.2	62.7
2021	1717	104.2	16.4	72.1
2022	1639	113.4	14.4	62.1
2023	1417	103.5	13.6	66.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Memorial High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1311	89.0	14.7	28.5
1989	1286	88.1	14.5	12
1990	1276	89.3	14.2	12.5
1991	1246	88.3	14.1	28.4
1992	1268	87.4	14.5	25.1
1993	1308	88.7	14.7	33
1994	1335	87.4	15.3	31.9
1995	2001	120.0	16.7	29.7
1996	2001	120.0	16.7	29.7
1997	1992	130.1	15.3	30.6
1998	1887	123.4	15.3	27.7
1999	1862	123.1	15.1	31.3
2000	1755	117.0	15.0	40.8
2001	1841	116.0	15.9	41.6
2002	1797	117.7	15.3	29.3
2003	1797	117.7	15.3	29.3
2004	1938	118.8	16.3	30.5
2005	2079	115.2	18.0	n/a
2006	2095	125.8	16.7	n/a
2007	2162	126.0	17.2	49
2008	2080	125.3	16.6	50.8
2009	1918	124.2	15.4	52.2
2010	1889	109.6	17.2	58.2
2011	1758	110.0	15.9	61.7
2012	1804	111.8	16.1	65.3
2013	1873	107.9	17.3	69.8
2014	1763	102.9	17.1	68.3
2015	1773	n/a	n/a	67.7
2016	1790	96.0	18.6	60.2
2017	1749	97.3	17.9	64.8
2018	1768	96.0	18.4	63
2019	1686	102.0	16.5	64.9
2020	1661	101.9	16.2	62.7
2021	1717	104.2	16.4	72.1
2022	1639	113.4	14.4	62.1
2023	1417	103.5	13.6	66.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Memorial High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$478 (4.0%)	$11,580 (96.0%)	$12,058
2020	$466 (3.8%)	$11,904 (96.2%)	$12,370
2021	$1,070 (8.2%)	$12,051 (91.8%)	$13,121

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Memorial High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 394^th of 400 High schools	Ranks 405^th of 415 High schools	0.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (Memorial High)	26.9	26.5	0.4%
10th Grade Social Studies (Beloit School District)	25.6	25.5	0.1%
10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	45.9	47.2	1.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Memorial High)	17.8	16.5	1.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Beloit School District)	15.2	15.2	0%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	38.8	41.4	2.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Memorial High)	12.1	7	5.1%
10th Grade Mathematics (Beloit School District)	10.4	6.3	4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	30.8	29.4	1.3%
10th Grade Science (Memorial High)	13.4	9.9	3.5%
10th Grade Science (Beloit School District)	11.4	8.9	2.5%
10th Grade Science (Wisconsin)	32.7	31.7	1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1686	1417	16%
African American	373	280	24.9%
American Indian	4	6	50%
Asian	18	16	11.1%
Hispanic	620	552	11%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	587	462	21.3%
Two or More Races	84	99	17.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	64.9%	66.4%	1.5%

Schools Near Memorial High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				ACT English Language Arts (2023)	ACT Mathematics (2023)	ACT Science (2023)	Forward Exam Social Studies (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ACT English Language Arts 10th Grade	ACT Mathematics 10th Grade	ACT Science 10th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Memorial High	Public	9-12	1225 4th St	Beloit	53511	Rock County	Beloit School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(608) 361-3005	1,417	104	13.6	66.4%	462 (32.6%)	280 (19.8%)	552 (39.0%)	16 (1.1%)	6 (0.4%)	2 (0.1%)	99 (7.0%)	5.5	405^th of 415 public high schools	2.4%		11	376^th of 391 public high schools	3.8%	29	16.5	7.0	9.9	26.5	$13,121	$1,070	$12,051
Beloit Learning Academy	Public	6-12	1033 Woodward Ave	Beloit	53511	Rock County	Beloit School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(608) 361-4300	195	9	21.6	80.5%	58 (29.7%)	67 (34.4%)	55 (28.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (7.7%)								(n/a)				7.1	$14,144	$1,735	$12,409
Turner High	Public	9-12	1231 Inman Pkwy	Beloit	53511	Rock County	Beloit Turner School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(608) 364-6370	459	31	14.9	36.4%	336 (73.2%)	14 (3.1%)	57 (12.4%)	12 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (8.7%)	32.7	298^th of 415 public high schools	28.2%		56.7	154^th of 391 public high schools	60.6%	144	46.0	22.0	26.0	31.7	$11,880	$586	$11,293
Rock University High	Public, Charter	9-12	6004 S County Road G	Janesville	53546	Rock County	Janesville School District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(608) 743-7425	91	6	15.5	39.6%	68 (74.7%)	5 (5.5%)	12 (13.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (6.6%)	81.4	58^th of 415 public high schools	86.0%		57	153^rd of 391 public high schools	60.9%	95	65.0	35.0	40.0	81.0	$12,279	$323	$11,956
Clinton Senior High	Public	9-12	112 Milwaukee Rd	Clinton	53525	Rock County	Clinton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(608) 676-2223	355	25	14.3	36.9%	275 (77.5%)	9 (2.5%)	59 (16.6%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.5%)	27.4	325^th of 415 public high schools	21.7%		25.1	323^rd of 391 public high schools	17.4%	2	34.1	14.1	27.1	42.7	$13,776	$316	$13,460
Rock River Charter School	Public, Charter	6-12	31 W Milwaukee St	Janesville	53548	Rock County	Janesville School District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(608) 752-8273	249	16	15.7	78.3%	154 (61.8%)	29 (11.6%)	39 (15.7%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (10.0%)								(n/a)				5.6	$10,906	$1,456	$9,450
Craig High	Public	9-12	401 S Randall Ave	Janesville	53545	Rock County	Janesville School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(608) 743-5200	1,522	112	13.5	37.3%	1,095 (71.9%)	58 (3.8%)	226 (14.8%)	56 (3.7%)	8 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	75 (4.9%)	32.5	301^st of 415 public high schools	27.5%		41	228^th of 391 public high schools	41.7%	73	34.0	20.6	29.3	44.1	$12,952	$839	$12,113
Parker High	Public	9-12	3125 Mineral Point Ave	Janesville	53548	Rock County	Janesville School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(608) 743-5600	1,250	97	12.8	51.4%	883 (70.6%)	69 (5.5%)	161 (12.9%)	40 (3.2%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	91 (7.3%)	15.3	385^th of 415 public high schools	7.2%		14.3	373^rd of 391 public high schools	4.6%	12	25.9	11.0	22.8	32.0	$14,641	$923	$13,718
TAGOS Leadership Academy	Public, Charter	7-12	1350 N Parker Dr	Janesville	53545	Rock County	Janesville School District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(608) 743-5131	26	2	10.6	57.7%	21 (80.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (7.7%)								(n/a)					$15,951	$323	$15,628
Parkview High	Public	9-12	408 W Beloit St	Orfordville	53576	Rock County	Parkview School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(608) 879-2994	234	21	11.2	32.1%	210 (89.7%)	1 (0.4%)	12 (5.1%)	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.4%)	49.8	202^nd of 415 public high schools	51.3%		35.1	272^nd of 391 public high schools	30.4%	70	46.6	29.3	31.0	47.1	$8,904	$1,036	$7,867

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