Serving 461 students in grades 4-8, Fran Fruzen Intermediate ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 461 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fran Fruzen Intermediate ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Fran Fruzen Intermediate's student population of 461 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
461 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fran Fruzen Intermediate ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fran Fruzen Intermediate is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1829 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
37%
14%
Black
22%
9%
White
32%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
36%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fran Fruzen Intermediate's ranking?
Fran Fruzen Intermediate is ranked #1829 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Fran Fruzen Intermediate often compared to?
Fran Fruzen Intermediateis often viewed alongside schools like Cunningham Intermediate by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Fran Fruzen Intermediate?
461 students attend Fran Fruzen Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Fran Fruzen Intermediate students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 22% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fran Fruzen Intermediate?
Fran Fruzen Intermediate has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fran Fruzen Intermediate offer ?
Fran Fruzen Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 4-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fran Fruzen Intermediate part of?
Fran Fruzen Intermediate is part of Beloit School District.
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