Serving 763 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Freedom Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 763 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Freedom Middle serves the northeast part of Fredericksburg, VA, covering an area of approximately 9.2 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive and an average distance of 1.8 miles from the school to the zone's edge. The furthest point of the attendance zone is about 3.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Freedom Middle School's student population of 763 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
763 students
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
School Motto
Together, we prepare our students for their future.
School Rankings
Freedom Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Freedom Middle School is 0.71, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#808 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)77%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65-69%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
8%
Hispanic
24%
20%
Black
19%
21%
White
44%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.9%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Freedom Middle School's ranking?
Freedom Middle School is ranked #808 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Freedom Middle School often compared to?
Freedom Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spotsylvania Middle School, Ni River Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Freedom Middle School?
763 students attend Freedom Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Freedom Middle School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Freedom Middle School?
Freedom Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Freedom Middle School offer ?
Freedom Middle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Freedom Middle School part of?
Freedom Middle School is part of Spotsylvania County School District.
In what neighborhood is Freedom Middle School located?
Freedom Middle School is located in the Salem Fields neighborhood of Fredericksburg, VA.
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