- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Beloit, WI
Turner Middle
Federal NCES profile for Turner Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550108000159
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Turner Middle earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Wisconsin schools.
- #4 of 19
- public schools in Beloit · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 38.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Turner Middle has class sizes larger than 87% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Turner Middle ranks #4 of 19 public schools in Beloit, WI.
School address
District: Beloit Turner School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550108000159 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Turner Middle held near 375 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.5 → 23.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 550108000159 · Beloit, WI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
381 enr · 17.3:1 · 38.3% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Garden Prairie Intermediate School (491 students)
Turner Middle held near 375 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.5 → 23.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Turner Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Garden Prairie
Garden Prairie Intermediate School
491 students
- Turner High
Turner High
459 students
- This school
Turner Middle
381 students
- Powers Element
Powers Elementary
331 students
What this shows Turner Middle reports 381 students on the CCD universe file.
How Turner Middle compares
Turner Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▲ 20% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.3% | ▼ 1% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 381 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
381
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 87% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,772
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 254 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.0%
Two or More 8.4%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 74.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.0, Turner Middle is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Beloit Turner School District reports $12,772 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Turner Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Prairie Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Turner High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Powers Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Turner Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~381 students)
Frequently asked questions about Turner Middle
How many students attend Turner Middle?
Turner Middle has 381 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Beloit, WI. CCD year-over-year: 368 (2022-23) → 375 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Turner Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Turner Middle is 17.3:1, which is 20% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Turner Middle?
38.3% of students at Turner Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Turner Middle?
The largest demographic group at Turner Middle is White at 74.0% of enrollment, in Beloit, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Turner Middle?
Turner Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Turner Middle rank among public schools in Beloit?
By Resource Investment Index, Turner Middle ranks #4 of 19 public schools in Beloit, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Beloit on the city page.
What other schools are in Beloit Turner School District?
Besides Turner Middle, Beloit Turner School District also operates Garden Prairie Intermediate School (491 students), Turner High (459 students), and Powers Elementary (331 students). See the Beloit Turner School District district page for the complete list.