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#1968 of 3,813 schools in IL
Freedom Middle School
Middle School · Berwyn South Sd 100 · Berwyn, IL
A Berwyn South Sd 100 middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
3016 Ridgeland Ave, Berwyn, IL 60402
- Math 15% proficient (2021)
- Reading 16% proficient (2022)
- 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Freedom Middle School score 16% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 13%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 16% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 36% (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
79.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Freedom Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 73Very Walkable
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,260/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Berwyn), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,993
Median home value
$277,800
Median rent
$1,168/mo
College educated
25.2%
Homeownership
64.1%
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60402; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 6–8 | 0.6 mi | 462 | Compare → |
| Columbus East Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 4–6 | 1.3 mi | 366 | Compare → |
| Lincoln Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 6–8 | 1.4 mi | 791 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Berwyn South Sd 100
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #5 of 8
- District spending per student
- $20,473NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Freedom Middle School is listed in Berwyn South SD 100; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Freedom Middle School
Freedom Middle School is a public middle school in Berwyn, IL, part of Berwyn South Sd 100, serving approximately 502 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,968 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Freedom Middle School
What grades does Freedom Middle School serve?
Freedom Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Freedom Middle School?
Freedom Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 502 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Freedom Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Freedom Middle School is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Freedom Middle School rank in IL?
Freedom Middle School ranks #1,968 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Freedom Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Freedom Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Freedom Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Freedom Middle School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Freedom Middle School a charter school?
No, Freedom Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Freedom Middle School a Title I school?
No, Freedom Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Freedom Middle School?
79.7% of students at Freedom 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 502
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.1%
- Phone
- (708) 795-5800
- Area population (ZIP 60402)
- 63,867
- Area average commute
- 29.6 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
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 60402; 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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