Very Good
#802 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 21% in state
Freeburg Elem School
Middle School · Freeburg Ccsd 70 · Freeburg, IL
A Freeburg Ccsd 70 middle school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
408 S Belleville St, Freeburg, IL 62243
- Math 39% proficient (2021)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Freeburg Elem School score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 52% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
27.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low156/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$93,328
Median home value
$268,200
Median rent
$1,100/mo
College educated
33.6%
Homeownership
84.1%
Poverty rate
9.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62243; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
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The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Freeburg Ccsd 70
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $13,415NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Freeburg Elem School is listed in Freeburg CCSD 70; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Freeburg Elem School
Freeburg Elem School is a public middle school in Freeburg, IL, part of Freeburg Ccsd 70, serving approximately 529 students in grades 3rd-8th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #802 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Freeburg Elem School
What grades does Freeburg Elem School serve?
Freeburg Elem School serves students in grades 3rd through 8th.
How many students attend Freeburg Elem School?
Freeburg Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 529 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Freeburg Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Freeburg Elem School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Freeburg Elem School rank in IL?
Freeburg Elem School ranks #802 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Freeburg Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Freeburg Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Freeburg Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Freeburg Elem School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Freeburg Elem School a charter school?
No, Freeburg Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Freeburg Elem School a Title I school?
No, Freeburg Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Freeburg Elem School?
27.8% of students at Freeburg Elem 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
- 3rd – 8th
- Enrollment
- 529
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- St. Clair County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.9%
- Phone
- (618) 539-3188
- Area population (ZIP 62243)
- 6,522
- Area average commute
- 27.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 62243; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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