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#2600 of 3,813 schools in IL
Jones-farrar Intl Baccalaureate
Elementary School · Freeport Sd 145 · Freeport, IL
A Freeport Sd 145 elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1386 Kiwanis Dr, Freeport, IL 61032
- Math 17% proficient (2021)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jones-farrar Intl Baccalaureate score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 65 points across the 13-year record (2010–2022) and has held near 22% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2010-2021) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 25 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jones-farrar Intl Baccalaureate 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 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,769/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Freeport), 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
$54,179
Median home value
$106,800
Median rent
$769/mo
College educated
20.2%
Homeownership
64.5%
Poverty rate
16.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61032; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Bible Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–6 | 0.9 mi | 48 | Compare → |
| Empire Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | PK–4 | 1.4 mi | 407 | Compare → |
| Lincoln-douglas Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK–4 | 1.4 mi | 320 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Freeport Sd 145
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #3 of 8
- District spending per student
- $22,580NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jones-farrar Intl Baccalaureate is listed in Freeport SD 145; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jones-farrar Intl Baccalaureate
Jones-farrar Intl Baccalaureate is a public elementary school in Freeport, IL, part of Freeport Sd 145, serving approximately 337 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,600 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2021) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jones-farrar Intl Baccalaureate
What grades does Jones-farrar Intl Baccalaureate serve?
Jones-farrar Intl Baccalaureate serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Jones-farrar Intl Baccalaureate?
Jones-farrar Intl Baccalaureate has an enrollment of approximately 337 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jones-farrar Intl Baccalaureate?
The student-teacher ratio at Jones-farrar Intl Baccalaureate is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jones-farrar Intl Baccalaureate rank in IL?
Jones-farrar Intl Baccalaureate ranks #2,600 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Jones-farrar Intl Baccalaureate's MySchoolScout rating?
Jones-farrar Intl Baccalaureate has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Jones-farrar Intl Baccalaureate?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jones-farrar Intl Baccalaureate has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2021) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Jones-farrar Intl Baccalaureate a charter school?
No, Jones-farrar Intl Baccalaureate is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jones-farrar Intl Baccalaureate a Title I school?
No, Jones-farrar Intl Baccalaureate is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jones-farrar Intl Baccalaureate?
53.4% of students at Jones-farrar Intl Baccalaureate 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 337
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Stephenson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.2%
- Phone
- (815) 232-0610
- Area population (ZIP 61032)
- 29,072
- Area average commute
- 18.1 min
- Area median age
- 45.5
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 61032; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2021, multi-year average, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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