Freedom Area MS

356 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Freedom Area Middle School, located at 1702 School Street in Freedom, Pennsylvania, serves as a key educational institution within the Freedom Area School District. The school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary education and the more rigorous demands of high school, providing a structured yet supportive environment tailored to the developmental needs of adolescents. The facility is situated in a quiet community setting, which fosters a focused atmosphere for learning and student engagement.

Academically, the school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for future success, typically covering core subjects like mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies, alongside various elective opportunities. Beyond the classroom, Freedom Area Middle School encourages a well-rounded student experience by offering extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs that promote teamwork, leadership, and personal growth. By prioritizing both academic achievement and social-emotional development, the school strives to cultivate a sense of community and school pride among its student body.

356

Total Students

30.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Freedom Area MS
Demographic	Student Count
White	320
Hispanic	8
Black	7
Asian	1
Two or More	20

White
320 (89.9%)
Two or More
20 (5.6%)
Hispanic
8 (2.2%)
Black
7 (2.0%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Freedom Area SD
Phone:	(724)775-7641
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	356
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 5 92

Grade 6 79

Grade 7 91

Grade 8 94