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#1067 of 3,778 schools in FL

Top 28% in state

Freeport Middle School

Middle School · Walton · Freeport, FL

A Walton middle school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

360 KYLEA LAIRD DR, Freeport, FL 32439

  • Math 64% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • Reading 57% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.7Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.75 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics8.0Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency63.8% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg+7.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+2.2 pts
Overall Proficiency60% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected+10.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile70th
Resources & Environment8.2Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.5:1
District spending per student$13,721
Chronic Absenteeism27.1%

Students at Freeport Middle School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency64%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency57%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 13 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 60% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
73%
ELA
73%
2010
Math
78%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
61%
2012
Math
63%
ELA
60%
2013
ELA
64%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
50%
2015
Math
54%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
54%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
58%
ELA
61%
2019
Math
58%
ELA
61%
2020*
Math
59%
ELA
56%
2021*
Math
59%
ELA
56%
2022
Math
66%
ELA
56%
2024
Math
64%
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 35 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

51.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Freeport Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 25Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average653/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$77,500

Median home value

$343,900

Median rent

$1,657/mo

College educated

30.2%

Homeownership

74.4%

Poverty rate

7.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32439; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 in WALTON

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Emerald Coast Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.66–8Not available872Compare →
Paxton SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.7PK–12Not available795Compare →
Walton Initiative for Success in Education (wise)Enrollment path unverified7.3PK–12Not available247Compare →
Walton Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.56–8Not available775Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Walton

Schools in district
24
Rank in district
#12 of 18
District spending per student
$13,721NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Freeport Middle School is listed in WALTON; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Freeport Middle School

Freeport Middle School is a public middle school in Freeport, FL, part of Walton, serving approximately 678 students in grades 5th-8th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,067 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Freeport Middle School

What grades does Freeport Middle School serve?

Freeport Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend Freeport Middle School?

Freeport Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 678 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Freeport Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Freeport Middle School is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Freeport Middle School rank in FL?

Freeport Middle School ranks #1,067 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Freeport Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Freeport Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Freeport Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Freeport Middle School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Freeport Middle School a charter school?

No, Freeport Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Freeport Middle School a Title I school?

No, Freeport Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Freeport Middle School?

51.5% of students at Freeport Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
5th – 8th
Enrollment
678
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
41
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Walton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.1%
Area population (ZIP 32439)
15,264
Area average commute
33.2 min
Area median age
39.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 32439; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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