Enrollment
381
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.3%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Turner Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Turner Middle
Turner Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Beloit, Wisconsin, enrolling 381 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.3:1 is larger than about 87% of Wisconsin schools and 20% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 38.3% lands close to the Wisconsin typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 381 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 499 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #68.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 254 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
14.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Beloit Turner School District also operates Garden Prairie Intermediate School (491 students) and Turner High (459 students) alongside Turner Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Turner Middle compares
Turner Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,105
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Beloit Turner School District, which includes Turner Middle.
$12,105
Per student
-19%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.1%
State 45.5%
Federal 10.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~381 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Turner Middle a good school?
Turner Middle earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Wisconsin schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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