Freeman Jr High - 05

Freeman School District 33-1
1001 S Wipf St
Freeman, SD 57029
60 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Freeman Jr. High is a division of the Freeman School District located in Freeman, South Dakota. Serving students in the junior high grade levels, the school functions as an integral part of a close-knit rural educational community. The institution is committed to providing a foundational academic experience that prepares students for the transition into high school, focusing on core subjects, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of essential study habits within a supportive environment.

Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes a well-rounded education that reflects the values of its small-town setting. Students at Freeman Jr. High have access to a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics and local school activities, which help foster school spirit and community engagement. By leveraging the resources of the broader Freeman school system, the junior high works to maintain rigorous academic standards while ensuring that students receive the individualized attention necessary to succeed in their formative middle school years.
60
Total Students
4.4
Full-Time Teachers
13.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
31.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    46 (76.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    11 (18.3 %)
  • Black
    2 (3.3 %)
  • Asian
    1 (1.7 %)
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: Freeman School District 33-1
Phone: (605)925-4214
Website: http://freeman.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 60
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 14
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 5

* 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 35
Grade 8 25
Gender Ratio