Aldrich Intermediate vs Merrill Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aldrich Intermediate
Beloit · Public middle · Grades 6–8
521 students
Merrill Elementary
Beloit · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
224 students
| Measure | Aldrich Intermediate Beloit, Wisconsin | Merrill Elementary Beloit, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #348 of 359 | #956 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #13296 of 15,369 | #43090 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 521 | 224 |
| Enrollment | 521 | 224 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.4% | 83.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 24.5% |
| city | Beloit | Beloit |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (22.6 vs 22.8).
- •Merrill Elementary does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 13%).
- •Aldrich Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (19% vs 15%).
- •Aldrich Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.4% vs 83.9%).
- •Merrill Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 13.0).
- •Aldrich Intermediate is the larger school with 521 students compared with 224.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Aldrich Intermediate better than Merrill Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Aldrich Intermediate and Merrill Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Beloit and Beloit in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aldrich Intermediate: 521. Merrill Elementary: 224. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aldrich Intermediate and Merrill Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Aldrich Intermediate is 348th of 359 and Merrill Elementary is 956th of 1,069 among middle schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).