Freedom Middle School

freedommiddle.fssd.org/

511 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Freedom Middle School, located in Franklin, Tennessee, is part of the Franklin Special School District (FSSD). Serving students in grades 5 through 8, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment. It emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that balances core subjects like language arts, math, science, and social studies with opportunities for creative expression and personal development, aiming to prepare students for the transition to high school.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to community and character building, encouraging students to engage in a wide array of extracurricular activities, athletics, and service-learning projects. By prioritizing both academic excellence and social-emotional growth, Freedom Middle School strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students feel empowered to explore their interests, develop leadership skills, and achieve their full potential within a collaborative learning community.

511

Total Students

44.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Freedom Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	275
Hispanic	126
Black	65
Asian	20
Two or More	24
Pacific Islander	1

White
275 (53.8 %)
Hispanic
126 (24.7 %)
Black
65 (12.7 %)
Two or More
24 (4.7 %)
Asian
20 (3.9 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Yes
District:	Franklin SSD
Phone:	(615)794-0987
Website:	http://freedommiddle.fssd.org/
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	511
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 7 250

Grade 8 261