Freeport Middle School
Tel:
(815) 232-0500
Freeport Middle School serves 678 students in grades 5-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 7% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Freeport Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Freeport Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
Freeport Middle School's student population of 678 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 5-8 |
Total Students | 678 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 50 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Freeport Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Freeport Middle School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #3534 out of 3672 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 6% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 7% | 37% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | n/a |
Asian | 1% | 5% |
Hispanic | 13% | 26% |
Black | 30% | 17% |
White | 42% | 48% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 14% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.70 | 0.68 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 78% | 47% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16) | 4% | 3% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Freeport 145 School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Freeport Middle School is Freeport High School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Carl Sandburg Middle School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Blackhawk Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Freeport Blackhawk Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 352 students
0.2 miles
1401 S Blackhawk Ave
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0490 0.2 PK-4 352 - Freeport Freeport High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,158 student
0.2 miles
701 W Moseley St
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0400 0.2 9-12 1,158 - Freeport Empire Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 265 students
0.8 miles
1325 Empire St
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0380 0.8 PK-4 265 - Freeport Center Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 280 students
1.0 miles
718 E Illinois St
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0480 1.0 PK-4 280 - Freeport Carl Sandburg Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 479 students
1.3 miles
1717 W Eby St
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0340 1.3 5-8 479
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