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Carl Sandburg Middle Sch
PublicMiddleGrades 5–6
1717 W Eby St, Freeport, IL 61032 · (815) 232-0340 · Part of Freeport School District 145
Students
430
Students per teacher
11:1
Free or reduced lunch
68%
Setting
Town
Grades
5–6
What stands out about Carl Sandburg Middle Sch
- Math proficiency 16 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 21 pts below the state
- Small classes: 11:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 14% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency10%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts10%
State average 30.7%
Location
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1717 W Eby St, Freeport
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 5203
Grade 6223
Grade 73
Grade 81
Enrollment over time
500’20
395’21
397’22
437’23
430’24
Down 14% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 36%Black 28%Hispanic 19%Two or more races 16%Asian 1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.