Aldrich Middle School in Beloit, Wisconsin on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Aldrich Middle School is an urban public school in Beloit, Wisconsin that is part of School District of Beloit. It serves 511 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.8:1. Its teachers have had 17 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 6 - 8

511 Students

37 Teachers

1859 Northgate Dr

Beloit, WI 53511 View local requests

https://aldrich.sdb.k12.wi.us/

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Aldrich Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Crall

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Mrs. Halvorsen

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Aldrich Middle School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

57%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Aldrich Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Apr 8, 2026

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