Serving 692 students in grades 6-8, Fremont Jr High/middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 692 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 74% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Fremont Jr High/Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Mundelein, IL, encompassing approximately 32.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 3.2 miles to the zone edge and a maximum of 5.7 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fremont Jr High/middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Fremont Jr High/middle School's student population of 692 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
692 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1957
School Calendar
Campus Size
10 acres
School Rankings
Fremont Jr High/middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fremont Jr High/middle School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#701 out of 3542 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
10%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
66%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.7%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fremont Jr High/middle School's ranking?
Fremont Jr High/middle School is ranked #701 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Fremont Jr High/middle School often compared to?
Fremont Jr High/middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carl Sandburg Middle School, Twin Groves Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Fremont Jr High/middle School?
692 students attend Fremont Jr High/middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Fremont Jr High/middle School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fremont Jr High/middle School?
Fremont Jr High/middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fremont Jr High/middle School offer ?
Fremont Jr High/middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Fremont Jr High/middle School part of?
Fremont Jr High/middle School is part of Fremont SD 79 School District.
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