Fran Fruzen Intermediate vs Merrill Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fran Fruzen Intermediate
Beloit · Public middle · Grades 6–8
490 students
Merrill Elementary
Beloit · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
224 students
| Measure | Fran Fruzen Intermediate Beloit, Wisconsin | Merrill Elementary Beloit, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #353 of 359 | #956 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #14213 of 15,369 | #43090 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 490 | 224 |
| Enrollment | 490 | 224 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.7% | 83.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 24.5% |
| city | Beloit | Beloit |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Merrill Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.8 vs 17.3).
- •Merrill Elementary does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 19%).
- •Fran Fruzen Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (19% vs 15%).
- •Fran Fruzen Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.7% vs 83.9%).
- •Merrill Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 16.9).
- •Fran Fruzen Intermediate is the larger school with 490 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 Fran Fruzen Intermediate better than Merrill Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Merrill Elementary ranks higher (22.8 vs 17.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Fran Fruzen Intermediate and Merrill Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Beloit and Beloit in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fran Fruzen Intermediate: 490. Merrill Elementary: 224. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fran Fruzen Intermediate and Merrill Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Fran Fruzen Intermediate is 353rd of 359 and Merrill Elementary is 956th of 1,069 among middle schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).