- Enrollment
- 1,913
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Freedom Middle held near 752 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 58.0 → 75.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 510364002420 · Fredericksburg, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
763 enr · 13.2:1 · 41.4% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverbend High (1,913 students)
Freedom Middle held near 752 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 58.0 → 75.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Freedom Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Riverbend High
Riverbend High
1,913 students
- Massaponax Hig
Massaponax High
1,692 students
- Courtland High
Courtland High
1,497 students
- Spotsylvania H
Spotsylvania High
1,394 students
- Chancellor Hig
Chancellor High
1,321 students
- This school 763
Freedom Middle
763 students
What this shows Freedom Middle reports 763 students on the CCD universe file.
How Freedom Middle compares
Freedom Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,858
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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
District finance for Spotsylvania County Public Schools reports $13,858 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,692
- 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
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 (~763 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 777 (2022-23) → 752 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.