Enrollment
763
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fredericksburg, VA
Freedom Middle
Federal NCES profile for Freedom Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510364002420
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Freedom Middle earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #3 of 6
- middle schools in Fredericksburg · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 41.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Freedom Middle has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Freedom Middle ranks #3 of 6 middle schools in Fredericksburg, VA.
School address
District: Spotsylvania County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510364002420 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
58.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.4%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Freedom Middle compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Freedom Middle
Freedom Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Fredericksburg, Virginia, enrolling 763 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 763 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 273 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #162.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 382 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 170 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 763 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Fredericksburg's middle schools, it stands alongside T. Benton Gayle Middle (939 students): Freedom Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.2:1 vs 14.2:1).
Spotsylvania County Public Schools also operates Riverbend High (1,913 students) and Massaponax High (1,692 students) alongside Freedom Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Freedom Middle compares
Freedom Middle on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.4% | ▼ 28% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 763 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
763
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 40% in Virginia - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,318
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 382 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
123
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 43.5%
Hispanic or Latino 24.1%
African American 19.0%
Two or More 9.4%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 43.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.7, Freedom Middle is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Spotsylvania County Public Schools, which includes Freedom Middle.
$13,318
Per student
-9%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.0%
State 41.8%
Federal 11.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Freedom Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverbend High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Massaponax High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Courtland High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spotsylvania High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chancellor High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Freedom Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,913
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,692
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,497
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,394
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,321
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle schools in Fredericksburg
5 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
T. Benton Gayle Middle
Standard public school
939 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle
Standard public school
887 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Chancellor Middle
Standard public school
799 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Walker-Grant Middle
Standard public school
796 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Battlefield Middle
Standard public school
780 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~763 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Freedom Middle
How many students attend Freedom Middle?
Freedom Middle has 763 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fredericksburg, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Freedom Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Freedom Middle is 13.2:1, which is 5% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Freedom Middle?
41.4% of students at Freedom Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Freedom Middle?
The largest demographic group at Freedom Middle is White at 43.5% of enrollment, in Fredericksburg, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Freedom Middle?
Freedom Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Freedom Middle rank among middle schools in Fredericksburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Freedom Middle ranks #3 of 6 middle schools in Fredericksburg, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Fredericksburg on the city page.
Is Freedom Middle a good school?
Freedom Middle earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Spotsylvania County Public Schools?
Besides Freedom Middle, Spotsylvania County Public Schools also operates Riverbend High (1,913 students), Massaponax High (1,692 students), and Courtland High (1,497 students). See the Spotsylvania County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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