Very Good
#585 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 21% in state
Freeport Area MS
Middle School · Freeport Area Sd · Freeport, PA
A Freeport Area Sd middle school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box C, Freeport, PA 16229
- Math 56% vs PA 36% (2024)
- Reading 75% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Freeport Area MS score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 10-year record (2015–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 66% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2015-2024) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2015-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
29.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Freeport Area MS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 7Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$74,792
Median home value
$206,300
Median rent
$781/mo
College educated
27.8%
Homeownership
76.9%
Poverty rate
10.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16229; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Freeport Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $17,165NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Freeport Area MS is listed in Freeport Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Freeport Area MS
Freeport Area MS is a public middle school in Freeport, PA, part of Freeport Area Sd, serving approximately 426 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #585 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Freeport Area MS
What grades does Freeport Area MS serve?
Freeport Area MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Freeport Area MS?
Freeport Area MS has an enrollment of approximately 426 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Freeport Area MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Freeport Area MS is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Freeport Area MS rank in PA?
Freeport Area MS ranks #585 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Freeport Area MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Freeport Area MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Area MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Freeport Area MS has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Is Freeport Area MS a charter school?
No, Freeport Area MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Freeport Area MS a Title I school?
No, Freeport Area MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Freeport Area MS?
29.1% of students at Freeport Area MS 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
- 426
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Butler County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.0%
- Phone
- (724) 295-9020
- Area population (ZIP 16229)
- 4,900
- Area average commute
- 29.4 min
- Area median age
- 45
Official sources & links
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 · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- 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 16229; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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