Memorial High

Summary:

Memorial High is a public high school located in Beloit, Wisconsin, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,417 students. The school is part of the Beloit School District, which is ranked 423 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Memorial High has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Wisconsin high schools over the past decade, with its statewide ranking ranging from 376 to 422 out of 391 to 431 schools. The school has maintained a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger throughout this period, indicating poor overall performance. Key areas of concern include a declining four-year graduation rate (81.2% in 2022-2023), a rising dropout rate (4.3% in 2022-2023), and a very high chronic absenteeism rate (57.9% in 2021-2022). Additionally, Memorial High's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on state assessments, is consistently lower than the state and district averages.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Milton High (97.0% graduation rate) and Parkview High (95.2% graduation rate), Memorial High's struggles become even more apparent. The school's high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds (66.41% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch) may be a significant factor in its challenges, and addressing these issues will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach that targets the unique needs of the school and its student population.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1225 4th St
       Beloit, WI  53511-4497


(608) 361-3005

District: Beloit School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
422nd of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,121 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  1,378

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
38.7%
White:
31.3%
African American:
20.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  66.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Memorial High ranks worse than 97.9% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.53. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Memorial High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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
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Compare Details Student population at Memorial High is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (38.7%), White (31.3%), African American (20.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 66.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Memorial High is 13.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Memorial High is $13,121.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Memorial High:

SchoolDigger ranks Memorial High 422nd of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Memorial High in the ranking list.)

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Beloit School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Beloit School District 423rd of 428 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2004 14.31 251st 275 8.7%
2005 26.36 249th 287 13.2%
2006 10.92 266th 292 8.9%
2007 50.15 210th 281 25.3%
2008 21.03 401st 437 8.2%
2009 20.01 396th 438 9.6%
2010 30.36 396th 450 12.0%
2011 24.30 406th 445 8.8%
2012 18.78 415th 452 8.2%
2013 14.31 424th 457 7.2%
2014 18.90 422nd 462 8.7%
2015 11.11 438th 466 6.0%
2016 7.42 394th 408 3.4%
2017 6.34 399th 410 2.7%
2018 9.12 399th 410 2.7%
2019 7.86 394th 400 1.5%
2021 6.86 382nd 390 2.1%
2022 10.99 376th 391 3.8%
2023 5.54 405th 415 2.4%
2024 3.53 422nd 431 2.1%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.89 244th 255 4.3%
2019 11.93 244th 251 2.8%
2021 10.80 219th 226 3.1%
2023 9.68 263rd 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.43 349th 355 1.7%
2019 6.03 339th 343 1.2%
2021 9.42 320th 332 3.6%
2023 5.29 322nd 329 2.1%
2024 6.98 342nd 353 3.1%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.56 363rd 373 2.7%
2019 9.33 346th 354 2.3%
2021 8.59 327th 334 2.1%
2022 13.29 332nd 347 4.3%
2023 6.05 353rd 359 1.7%
2024 3.86 359th 365 1.6%
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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 16th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.00 57th 76 25.0%
2019 19.17 77th 86 10.5%
2021 17.81 64th 68 5.9%
2023 18.22 86th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.76 236th 261 9.6%
2019 17.25 239th 266 10.2%
2021 11.67 250th 266 6.0%
2022 21.35 238th 269 11.5%
2023 6.88 266th 271 1.8%
2024 2.74 296th 300 1.3%
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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.

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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, June 20, 2017

Open Quote 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

Open Quote 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

Open Quote 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 Not Specified Total
1988 970 298 26 5 12 n/a n/a 0 1311
1989 935 300 23 16 12 n/a n/a 0 1286
1990 930 295 25 17 9 n/a n/a 0 1276
1991 888 302 28 21 7 n/a n/a 0 1246
1992 923 281 21 38 5 n/a n/a 0 1268
1993 907 329 27 40 5 n/a n/a 0 1308
1994 891 364 30 44 6 n/a n/a 0 1335
1995 1361 502 32 100 6 n/a n/a 0 2001
1996 1361 502 32 100 6 n/a n/a 0 2001
1997 1327 506 31 120 8 n/a n/a 0 1992
1998 1239 489 26 129 4 n/a n/a 0 1887
1999 1221 474 34 129 4 n/a n/a 0 1862
2000 1160 427 34 130 4 n/a n/a 0 1755
2001 1199 465 22 151 4 n/a n/a 0 1841
2002 1158 457 18 158 6 n/a n/a 0 1797
2003 1158 457 18 158 6 n/a n/a 0 1797
2004 1194 516 22 197 9 n/a n/a 0 1938
2005 1255 541 19 257 7 n/a n/a 0 2079
2006 1231 560 18 281 5 n/a n/a 0 2095
2007 1247 553 18 337 7 n/a n/a 0 2162
2008 1150 528 22 371 9 n/a n/a 0 2080
2009 1034 509 26 343 6 n/a n/a 0 1918
2010 953 480 31 414 11 n/a n/a 0 1889
2011 852 467 30 398 7 1 3 0 1758
2012 861 480 20 424 6 1 12 0 1804
2013 821 494 16 514 10 0 18 0 1873
2014 802 395 16 510 6 0 34 0 1763
2015 777 384 19 543 7 0 43 0 1773
2016 741 374 19 593 5 0 58 0 1790
2017 686 388 20 589 3 0 63 0 1749
2018 666 390 17 623 6 0 66 0 1768
2019 587 373 18 620 4 0 84 0 1686
2020 559 367 18 634 5 0 78 0 1661
2021 571 366 19 654 4 1 102 0 1717
2022 533 355 18 621 7 2 103 0 1639
2023 462 280 16 552 6 2 99 0 1417
2024 431 282 14 533 5 2 111 0 1378

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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
2024 1378 100.0 13.7 66.6

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
2024 1378 100.0 13.7 66.6

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Memorial High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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 394th of 400 High schoolsRanks 405th 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)26.926.5
 0.4%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Beloit School District)25.625.5
 0.1%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)45.947.2
 1.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Memorial High)17.816.5
 1.3%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Beloit School District)15.215.2
 0%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)38.841.4
 2.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Memorial High)12.17
 5.1%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Beloit School District)10.46.3
 4%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)30.829.4
 1.3%
10th Grade Science (Memorial High)13.49.9
 3.5%
   10th Grade Science (Beloit School District)11.48.9
 2.5%
   10th Grade Science (Wisconsin)32.731.7
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students16861417
 16%
African American373280
 24.9%
American Indian46
 50%
Asian1816
 11.1%
Hispanic620552
 11%
Pacific Islander02
White587462
 21.3%
Two or More Races8499
 17.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64.9%66.4%
 1.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Memorial High

Students at Memorial High are 39% Hispanic, 31% White, 20% African American, 8% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Memorial High ranks in the bottom 2.1% of Wisconsin high schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,378 students attended 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


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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