Summary:
The Freeport School District 145 in Illinois consists of 8 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district faces several challenges, with significant disparities in academic performance between its schools and struggles with middle and high school performance.
Among the standout schools in the district is Center Elementary School, which consistently performs above the district and state averages on standardized tests, with 44.8% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 48.6% proficient or better in Mathematics in the 2024-2025 school year. Another high-performing school is Jones-Farrar International Baccalaureate, which focuses on the International Baccalaureate program and outperforms the district and state on test scores.
However, the district as a whole struggles with low test scores, high chronic absenteeism rates, and low graduation rates. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, only 32.1% of 11th graders at Freeport High School were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 51.7%. Additionally, the district has high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, suggesting potential equity issues that may be contributing to the academic challenges.
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