Freedom Middle School

www.bsd100.org/freedom/

504 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Freedom Middle School, located at 3016 Ridgeland Ave in Berwyn, Illinois, serves as a core educational institution within Berwyn South School District 100. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development, catering to the unique needs of students during their crucial middle school years. By offering a diverse curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school while encouraging them to become active, responsible members of the local community.

Beyond its standard academic offerings, Freedom Middle School emphasizes the importance of inclusivity and student engagement. The school typically provides a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and support services designed to help students explore their interests and build confidence. With a focus on preparing students for future success in a global society, the faculty and staff work to create a supportive culture that values collaboration, personal growth, and academic achievement for every student who walks through its doors.

504

Total Students

46.9

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Freedom Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	20
Hispanic	441
Black	23
Asian	10
Two or More	10

Hispanic
441 (87.5%)
Black
23 (4.6%)
White
20 (4.0%)
Asian
10 (2.0%)
Two or More
10 (2.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Berwyn South SD 100
Phone:	(708)795-5800
Website:	http://www.bsd100.org/freedom/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	504
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 154

Grade 7 187

Grade 8 163