- Enrollment
- 691
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Freedom, WI
Freedom Middle
Federal NCES profile for Freedom Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550492000534
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Freedom Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Freedom · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 17.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Freedom Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Freedom Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Freedom, WI.
School address
District: Freedom Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550492000534 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Freedom Middle held near 350 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.1 → 24.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 550492000534 · Freedom, WI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
339 enr · 13:1 · 17.1% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Freedom Elementary (691 students)
Freedom Middle held near 350 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.1 → 24.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Freedom Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Freedom Elemen
Freedom Elementary
691 students
- Freedom High
Freedom High
510 students
- This school
Freedom Middle
339 students
What this shows Freedom Middle reports 339 students on the CCD universe file.
How Freedom Middle compares
Freedom Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.1% | ▼ 56% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 339 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
339
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 47% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,905
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 339 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Two or More 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.2%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 85.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.5, Freedom Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Freedom Area School District reports $12,905 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Freedom High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~339 students)
Frequently asked questions about Freedom Middle
How many students attend Freedom Middle?
Freedom Middle has 339 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Freedom, WI. CCD year-over-year: 357 (2022-23) → 350 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Freedom Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Freedom Middle is 13:1, which is 10% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 17% 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?
17.1% of students at Freedom Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Freedom Middle?
The largest demographic group at Freedom Middle is White at 85.3% of enrollment, in Freedom, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Freedom Middle?
Freedom Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 public schools in Freedom?
By Resource Investment Index, Freedom Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Freedom, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Freedom Area School District?
Besides Freedom Middle, Freedom Area School District also operates Freedom Elementary (691 students) and Freedom High (510 students). See the Freedom Area School District district page for the complete list.