Freeport SD 145 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,638 students in Freeport SD 145 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Freeport SD 145 School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Freeport SD 145 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 76% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.70
# American Indian Students
7 Students
4,562 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
37 Students
103,646 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
575 Students
518,306 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
28%
# Black Students
930 Students
303,554 Students
% Black Students
26%
16%
# White Students
1,524 Students
838,269 Students
% White Students
42%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,685 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
564 Students
78,180 Students
% of Two or more races Students
15%
4%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
167
79,739
# Students in K Grade:
275
120,814
# Students in 1st Grade:
253
126,572
# Students in 2nd Grade:
276
167,546
# Students in 3rd Grade:
261
130,511
# Students in 4th Grade:
251
130,546
# Students in 5th Grade:
252
130,044
# Students in 6th Grade:
265
132,465
# Students in 7th Grade:
240
136,042
# Students in 8th Grade:
244
137,926
# Students in 9th Grade:
294
149,569
# Students in 10th Grade:
284
150,589
# Students in 11th Grade:
296
146,876
# Students in 12th Grade:
280
144,805
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,799 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,964. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,065 is less than the state median of $21,218. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Freeport SD 145 School District?
Freeport SD 145 School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,638 students.
What is the rank of Freeport SD 145 School District?
Freeport SD 145 School District is ranked #761 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Freeport SD 145 School District?
42% of Freeport SD 145 School District students are White, 26% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Freeport SD 145 School District?
Freeport SD 145 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Freeport SD 145 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,065 is less than the state median of $21,218. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 8 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 3,638 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 58%
Graduation Rate
: 76% (Btm 50% in IL)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 11% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 14% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 36% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
