At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 378
504
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
82%+28.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level
Overview
Freedom Middle School is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Berwyn, Illinois. The school enrolls 504 students. It is part of the Berwyn South SD 100 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
11:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
82% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictBerwyn South SD 100
County17031
CityBerwyn
ZIP60402
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID170609005026
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment504
White0.2%
Hispanic / Latino88.3%
Black / African American1.0%
Asian2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native7.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.8%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.2%
Hispanic
88.3%
Black
1.0%
Asian
2.7%
Two+
0.8%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.