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Freeport SD 145 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,520 students in Freeport SD 145 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Freeport SD 145 School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
8 Schools
4,386 Schools
# Students
3,520 Students
1,867,247 Students
# Teachers
268 Teachers
134,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Freeport SD 145 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 918 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 77% has decreased from 78% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#802 out of 926 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
32%
Graduation Rate
(17-18)77%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.68
# American Indian Students
3 Students
4,748 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
35 Students
100,579 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
467 Students
506,853 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
27%
# Black Students
907 Students
308,140 Students
% Black Students
26%
17%
# White Students
1,583 Students
868,645 Students
% White Students
45%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,861 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
523 Students
76,347 Students
% of Two or more races Students
15%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
133
71,078
# Students in K Grade:
262
124,988
# Students in 1st Grade:
252
127,117
# Students in 2nd Grade:
247
127,748
# Students in 3rd Grade:
254
127,544
# Students in 4th Grade:
261
129,636
# Students in 5th Grade:
229
133,910
# Students in 6th Grade:
243
135,734
# Students in 7th Grade:
269
141,129
# Students in 8th Grade:
269
145,775
# Students in 9th Grade:
293
157,172
# Students in 10th Grade:
283
149,262
# Students in 11th Grade:
245
146,253
# Students in 12th Grade:
280
149,901
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,463 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,162. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,737 is less than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$72 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$73 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,463
$22,162
Spending / Student
$20,737
$21,409
Best Freeport SD 145 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Center Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
718 E Illinois St
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0480
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0480
Grades: PK-4
| 276 students
Rank: #22.
Jones-farrar An International Baccalaureate World School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1386 Kiwanis Dr
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0610
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0610
Grades: PK-6
| 317 students
Rank: #33.
Freeport High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 W Moseley St
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0400
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,100 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Blackhawk Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1401 S Blackhawk Ave
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0490
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0490
Grades: PK-4
| 277 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Empire Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1325 Empire St
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0380
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0380
Grades: PK-4
| 350 students
Rank: #66.
Carl Sandburg Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1717 W Eby St
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0340
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0340
Grades: 5-6
| 395 students
Rank: #77.
Lincoln-douglas Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1700 W Laurel St
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0370
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0370
Grades: PK-4
| 266 students
Rank: #88.
Freeport Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
701 W Empire St
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0500
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0500
Grades: 7-8
| 539 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Freeport SD 145 School District?
Freeport SD 145 School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,520 students.
What is the rank of Freeport SD 145 School District?
Freeport SD 145 School District is ranked #834 out of 918 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Freeport SD 145 School District?
45% of Freeport SD 145 School District students are White, 26% of students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Freeport SD 145 School District?
Freeport SD 145 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Freeport SD 145 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,737 is less than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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