Freeport Middle School

Freeport Middle School is a regular public middle school located in Freeport, Illinois, nestled in Stephenson County. The school serves students from seventh to eighth grade and has an enrollment of 479 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.9:1, ensuring that each student receives individual attention. With 37 full-time equivalent teachers on staff, the school provides a supportive educational environment.

Freeport Middle School’s MySchoolScout rating is 5.6 out of 10, placing it in the 55th percentile among Illinois schools and ranking it at number 1715 out of 3819. The academic score of 2.4/10 indicates there's room for improvement in terms of test performance. Specifically, only 9% of students are proficient or above in ELA and reading, while 8% are proficient or above in math.

Despite these challenges, the school is dedicated to fostering student development through various programs and resources aimed at enhancing academic achievement. Freeport Middle School is situated in a town setting, providing a close-knit community atmosphere where teachers and students can build strong relationships both inside and outside the classroom.

While current test scores at Freeport Middle School are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.