Serving 279 students in grades 7-8, Freeport Area Junior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 58% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 83% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
279 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)58%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)83%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
1%
14%
White
98%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% PA state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
How many students attend Freeport Area Junior High School?
279 students attend Freeport Area Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Freeport Area Junior High School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Freeport Area Junior High School?
Freeport Area Junior High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Freeport Area Junior High School offer ?
Freeport Area Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Freeport Area Junior High School part of?
Freeport Area Junior High School is part of Freeport Area School District.
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