D
Needs Improvement
46/100

Freeport Middle School

📚 07 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 701 W Empire St, Freeport, IL 61032
Overall
D
46/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 7% · Math 6% proficient · 17th percentile in Illinois
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Illinois schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

46
Repit Score
out of 100
479
Students
enrolled
13.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$22K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%17/100reading 13th percentile, math 22nd percentile among Illinois middle schools (2020–21 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%96/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 59% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Illinois schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −33 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Illinois. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency7% (−19 pts vs. state avg 26%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency6% (−16 pts vs. state avg 22%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Illinois state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White12%8%reading -26 pts, math -23 pts4th percentile (list)
Black3%3%reading -9 pts, math -3 pts11th percentile (list)
Hispanic5%5%reading -14 pts, math -7 pts11th percentile (list)
Multiracial3%3%reading -30 pts, math -23 pts0th percentile (list)
Low-income7%6%reading -23 pts, math -18 pts17th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 701 W Empire St
City Freeport
ZIP Code 61032
District 1715900
NCES School ID 171590001903
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 61032

Understanding the community around Freeport Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $49,346
Per Capita Income $30,768
Poverty Rate 12.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 22.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.0%
High School or Higher 90.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $97,400
Median Rent $759
Owner-Occupied 62.7%
Renter-Occupied 37.3%
View full data for ZIP 61032 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Freeport Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 47.4%
Female 52.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 39.5%
Black 24.4%
Hispanic/Latino 17.5%
Two or More Races 16.7%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 479
Teachers (FTE) 37.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Freeport Middle School?
Freeport Middle School has a Repit School Score of 46 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Freeport Middle School?
Freeport Middle School has 479 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1.
What grades does Freeport Middle School serve?
Freeport Middle School serves grades 07 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Freeport Middle School receive per student?
Freeport Middle School receives $21,914 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Freeport Middle School in 61032 ▼
Avg Home Value
$129,770
Avg Monthly Rent
$970
1-Year Change
+10.3%
% Renters
37.3%

Other Schools in 61032

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026