- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Berwyn, IL
Freedom Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Freedom Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 170609005026
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Freedom Middle School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 90% of Illinois schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Berwyn · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.1:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 504
- students enrolled
Freedom Middle School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Freedom Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Berwyn, IL.
School address
District: Berwyn South Sd 100 · Illinois
NCES ID 170609005026 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Freedom Middle School held near 502 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 50.5 → 47.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 170609005026 · Berwyn, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
504 enr · 10.1:1 · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Heritage Middle School (447 students)
Freedom Middle School held near 502 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 50.5 → 47.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Freedom Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Freedom Middle School
504 students
- Heritage Middl
Heritage Middle School
447 students
- Pershing Elem
Pershing Elem School
418 students
- Irving Elem Sc
Irving Elem School
415 students
- Hiawatha Elem
Hiawatha Elem School
394 students
- Komensky Elem
Komensky Elem School
320 students
What this shows Freedom Middle School reports 504 students on the CCD universe file.
How Freedom Middle School compares
Freedom Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.1:1 | ▼ 28% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 504 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
504
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 10% in Illinois - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,473
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 504 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.5%
African American 4.6%
White 4.0%
Asian 2.0%
Two or More 2.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.0, Freedom Middle School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Berwyn South Sd 100 reports $20,473 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Freedom Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pershing Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Irving Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hiawatha Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Komensky Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Freedom Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in Berwyn
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~504 students)
Frequently asked questions about Freedom Middle School
How many students attend Freedom Middle School?
Freedom Middle School has 504 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Berwyn, IL. CCD year-over-year: 494 (2022-23) → 502 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Freedom Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Freedom Middle School is 10.1:1, which is 28% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 36% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Freedom Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Freedom Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 87.5% of enrollment, in Berwyn, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Freedom Middle School?
Freedom Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Freedom Middle School rank among middle schools in Berwyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Freedom Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Berwyn, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Berwyn on the city page.
What other schools are in Berwyn South Sd 100?
Besides Freedom Middle School, Berwyn South Sd 100 also operates Heritage Middle School (447 students), Pershing Elem School (418 students), and Irving Elem School (415 students). See the Berwyn South Sd 100 district page for the complete list.