Summary
Freeport Intermediate in Freeport, TX, is a mid-sized middle school serving 565 students in grades 6-8 within the Brazosport Independent School District (Isd), with a high level of economic disadvantage reflected in a 69% free/reduced lunch rate. This school presents a fascinating paradox: it boasts an exceptional Algebra I program where 81% of students were proficient in 2025-2026, far surpassing the district (55%) and state (54%) averages, and even outperforming nearby Lake Jackson Intermediate in this area. However, this success contrasts sharply with consistently low performance in core subjects for the general student body, such as 6th Grade Math (only 13% proficient vs. 34% district) and 7th Grade Reading (32% proficient vs. 47% district), creating a "bimodal" profile where advanced students thrive while most struggle to reach grade-level proficiency.
A notable strength is 8th Grade Social Studies, where Freeport Intermediate (35% proficient) outperforms both the district (27%) and state (32%), and significantly exceeds Clute Intermediate (23% proficient). The school also invests more per student ($12,825) and maintains a lower student-teacher ratio (13.3) than comparable schools like Lake Jackson Intermediate ($10,086, 14.5 ratio) and Clute Intermediate ($11,432, 15.0 ratio), yet this investment hasn't translated into higher overall achievement. A troubling recent decline saw the school drop from the 46th percentile statewide in 2023-2024 to the 22nd percentile in 2025-2026, with near-universal drops across all student groups, including a sharp fall for African American students (from 45th to 6th percentile) and White students (from 24th to 5th percentile).
Compared to Clute Intermediate, the closest comparable school in the same district, Freeport Intermediate consistently underperforms in most subjects despite having a lower student-teacher ratio and higher spending. For example, in 6th Grade Reading, Clute achieves 45% proficiency versus Freeport's 34%. The school's Special Education program showed promise, ranking in the 73rd percentile in 2024-2025, but this success was not sustained, dropping to the 41st percentile the following year. For parents, Freeport Intermediate offers a standout advanced math program and a strong Social Studies curriculum, but the recent widespread decline and struggles in core subjects for the majority of students suggest a need for careful consideration and further inquiry into how resources are being used to support all learners.
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