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Carl Sandburg Middle Sch

PublicRegularGrades 5–6
Freeport, Illinois · Freeport SD 145
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students430
Student:Teacher11.6:1
Free/Reduced Lunch68%
Title INo
Carl Sandburg Middle Sch
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
430
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
68%+14.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
5–6
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Carl Sandburg Middle Sch is a public middle serving grades 5–6 in Freeport, Illinois. The school enrolls 430 students. It is part of the Freeport SD 145 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span5–6
DistrictFreeport SD 145
County17177
CityFreeport
ZIP61032
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID171590001904

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment430
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino12.8%
Black / African American0.8%
Asian26.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native45.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races14.4%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
12.8%
Black
0.8%
Asian
26.7%
Two+
14.4%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %68%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)