- Enrollment
- 1,165
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Freeport, IL
Freeport Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Freeport Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 171590001903
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Freeport Middle School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #8 of 8
- public schools in Freeport · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 515
- students enrolled
Freeport Middle School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Freeport Middle School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Freeport, IL.
School address
District: Freeport Sd 145 · Illinois
NCES ID 171590001903 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 171590001903 · Freeport, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
515 enr · 14.7:1 · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Freeport High School (1,165 students)
Resource Investment Index #8 of 8 public schools in Freeport. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Freeport Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Freeport High
Freeport High School
1,165 students
- This school
Freeport Middle School
515 students
- Carl Sandburg 430
Carl Sandburg Middle Sch
430 students
- Blackhawk Elem 361
Blackhawk Elem School
361 students
- Jones-Farrar I 350
Jones-Farrar Intl Baccalaureate
350 students
- Lincoln-Dougla 325
Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School
325 students
What this shows Freeport Middle School reports 515 students on the CCD universe file.
How Freeport Middle School compares
Freeport Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▲ 5% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 515 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
515
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Illinois - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
47.4%
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
$22,580
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 515 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
225
in-school suspensions + 109 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 43.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 64.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.4%
African American 23.9%
Hispanic or Latino 19.0%
Two or More 14.4%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 41.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.4, Freeport Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Freeport Sd 145, which includes Freeport Middle School.
$22,580
Per student
+24%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+28%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 36.3%
State 48.2%
Federal 15.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Freeport Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freeport High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carl Sandburg Middle Sch | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blackhawk Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jones-Farrar Intl Baccalaureate | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Freeport Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~515 students)
Frequently asked questions about Freeport Middle School
How many students attend Freeport Middle School?
Freeport Middle School has 515 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Freeport, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Freeport Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Freeport Middle School is 14.7:1, which is 5% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Freeport Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Freeport Middle School is White at 41.4% of enrollment, in Freeport, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Freeport Middle School?
Freeport Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (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 Freeport Middle School rank among public schools in Freeport?
By Resource Investment Index, Freeport Middle School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Freeport, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Freeport on the city page.
What other schools are in Freeport Sd 145?
Besides Freeport Middle School, Freeport Sd 145 also operates Freeport High School (1,165 students), Carl Sandburg Middle Sch (430 students), and Blackhawk Elem School (361 students). See the Freeport Sd 145 district page for the complete list.
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