Freeport Middle School

Freeport SD 145
701 W Empire St
Freeport, IL 61032
485 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
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.
485
Total Students
35.5
Full-Time Teachers
13.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    210 (43.3 %)
  • Black
    127 (26.2 %)
  • Two or More
    78 (16.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    66 (13.6 %)
  • Asian
    4 (0.8 %)
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: Freeport SD 145
Phone: (815)232-0500
Website: http://www.freeport.k12.il.us
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 485
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 35.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 7 218
Grade 8 267
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Carl Sandburg Middle Sch
Freeport SD 145
397 Students
1717 W Eby St
Freeport, IL 61032 (1.3 miles away)
Middle School 5th - 6th