FREEPORT MIDDLE SCHOOL

Freeport Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Freeport SD 145 school district, located in Freeport, IL with about 678 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 50 teachers, Freeport Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Freeport Middle School, located at 701 W Empire St in Freeport, Illinois, serves as a central educational hub for students in the Freeport School District 145. As a middle-level institution, the school is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional development of students during their transition from elementary to high school. The curriculum is designed to challenge students with core subjects while offering opportunities for personal growth through various extracurricular activities and support services aimed at building a strong foundation for future learning.

Beyond academics, Freeport Middle School emphasizes the importance of community and student engagement within the Freeport area. The school works to maintain a safe and inclusive environment that encourages students to explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and practice good citizenship. By focusing on collaborative learning and consistent communication between staff, families, and the community, the school strives to prepare its student body for the rigorous demands of the high school experience and beyond.

For more information, contact Freeport Middle School at (815) 232-0500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

701 W Empire St
Freeport, IL 61032-6355
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FREEPORT MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Freeport, IL with about 678 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Freeport SD 145
Total Students:
678
Teachers:
50.05
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 678 students

White
42.2%
Black or African American
29.9%
Two or more races
14.2%
Hispanic/Latino
13.3%
Asian
0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
49.1%
Male
50.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.