Freeport Area School District

621 South Pike Rd
Sarver, PA 16055-9202
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Freeport Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,725 students in Freeport Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Freeport Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,929 Schools
# Students
1,725 Students
1,665,424 Students
# Teachers
124 Teachers
124,094 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Freeport Area School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#54 out of 685 school districts
(Top 10%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

59%
38%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

74%
55%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

75%
57%
(21-22)
≥95%
87%

Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
17.1%
23.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.09
0.60

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
1%
16%
% Black
1%
14%

Showing 2010–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

% White
95%
60%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,218 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,978. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,567 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$38 MM
$44,930 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$36 MM
$43,758 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$22,218
$26,978

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$20,567
$26,274

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Freeport Area School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Buffalo Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
562 Freeport Rd
Freeport, PA 16229
(724) 295-9510
Gr: K-5 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Freeport Area Sr. High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
625 South Pike Rd
Sarver, PA 16055
(724) 295-5143
Gr: 9-12 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Buffalo Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
500 Sarver Rd
Freeport, PA 16229
(724) 353-9577
Gr: K-5 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Freeport Area Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
629 South Pike Rd.
Freeport, PA 16229
(724) 295-9020
Gr: 6-8 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Freeport Area School District?
Freeport Area School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,725 students.
What is the rank of Freeport Area School District?
Freeport Area School District is ranked #51 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Freeport Area School District?
95% of Freeport Area School District students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Freeport Area School District?
Freeport Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Freeport Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,567 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 1,725 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 59% (Top 10%)
  • : 74% (Top 10%)
  • : 75% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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