Enrollment
515
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 171590001903
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 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 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #7 of 8
- public schools in Freeport · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.9:1
- 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 #7 of 8 public schools in Freeport, IL.
School address
District: Freeport Sd 145 · Illinois
NCES ID 171590001903 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Freeport Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Freeport Middle School
Freeport Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Freeport, Illinois, enrolling 515 students.
At 13.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 515 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (41%) and African American (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 515 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 334 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 515 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Freeport Sd 145 also operates Freeport High School (1,165 students) and Carl Sandburg Middle Sch (430 students) alongside Freeport Middle School.
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 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 1% | 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
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 60% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 54% in Illinois - lower ratio than 46% 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
$19,684
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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.
Overview
Enrollment 515 Top 28% in Illinois - larger than 72% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 35.0
Students per teacher 13.9:1 -1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 171590001903
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 & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 515:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 47.4%
In-school suspensions 225
Out-of-school suspensions 109
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Freeport Sd 145, which includes Freeport Middle School.
$19,684
Per student
+16%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.3%
State 48.2%
Federal 15.5%
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 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blackhawk Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower 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
- 1,165
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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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 13.9:1, which is 1% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 11% 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 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 19/100 (lower 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 Freeport Middle School rank among public schools in Freeport?
By Resource Investment Index, Freeport Middle School ranks #7 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.
Is Freeport Middle School a good school?
Freeport Middle School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools. 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 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.