FREEPORT MIDDLE SCHOOL

WALTON
360 KYLEA LAIRD DR
FREEPORT, FL 32439
700 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Freeport Middle School, located at 360 Kylea Laird Drive in Freeport, Florida, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Walton County School District. As a key part of the local community, the school focuses on bridging the gap between elementary and high school by fostering a supportive learning environment designed to meet the academic, social, and emotional needs of students in grades 6 through 8. Their curriculum is structured to prepare students for the rigors of high school while encouraging personal growth and community involvement.

In addition to its core academic programs, Freeport Middle School emphasizes the importance of extracurricular activities and school spirit to create a well-rounded student experience. The school leverages its affiliation with the Walton County School District to provide resources that support both student achievement and faculty development. By maintaining a focus on communication and community engagement—as evidenced by their active school website—the institution strives to keep families informed and involved in the educational journey of their students.
700
Total Students
36.4
Full-Time Teachers
19.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
51.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    506 (72.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    146 (20.9 %)
  • Two or More
    25 (3.6 %)
  • Black
    12 (1.7 %)
  • Asian
    10 (1.4 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: WALTON
Phone: (850)892-1220
Website: http://fms.walton.k12.fl.us/
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 700
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 36.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 298
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 64

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 5 167
Grade 6 180
Grade 7 157
Grade 8 196
Gender Ratio
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