Excellent
#68 of 542 schools in ME
Top 12% in state
Freeport Middle School
Middle School · Rsu 05 · Freeport, ME
A Rsu 05 middle school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
19 Kendall Lane, Freeport, ME 04032
- Math 89% proficient (2022)
- Reading 93% proficient (2022)
- 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Freeport Middle School score 91% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 86%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 26 points since 2019, reaching 91% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 79% (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 28 test records from ME state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
24%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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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 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,114/100K
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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
$108,864
Median home value
$445,800
Median rent
$1,436/mo
College educated
56.7%
Homeownership
76.7%
Poverty rate
7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04032; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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2 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Tree AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.7 | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 143 | Compare → |
| Maine Coast Waldorf SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1 | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 227 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Rsu 05
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $17,544NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Freeport Middle School is listed in RSU 05; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Freeport Middle School
Freeport Middle School is a public middle school in Freeport, ME, part of Rsu 05, serving approximately 292 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #68 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Freeport Middle School
What grades does Freeport Middle School serve?
Freeport Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Freeport Middle School?
Freeport Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 292 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Freeport Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Freeport Middle School is 10.1:1. 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 ME?
Freeport Middle School ranks #68 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Freeport Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Freeport Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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?
24.0% 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 292
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Cumberland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 1.4%
- Phone
- (207) 865-6051
- Area population (ZIP 04032)
- 8,736
- Area average commute
- 23.7 min
- Area median age
- 45.4
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 · 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.
- 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 04032; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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