Fremont School District 79

Fremont School District 79 in Illinois is home to three schools: two elementary schools (Fremont Elementary School and Fremont Intermediate School) and one middle school (Fremont Junior High/Middle School). The district's standout performer is Fremont Junior High/Middle School, which has consistently ranked among the top 200 middle schools in Illinois and earned a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Fremont Junior High/Middle School outperforms the district and state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, with 68.7% of its students proficient or better in ELA compared to 61.3% for the district and 41.2% for the state. The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 19.1% is slightly higher than the two elementary schools, but this is a common trend as students progress through the grades. In contrast, the elementary schools have higher per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratios, indicating a focus on providing more resources and personalized attention for younger students.

Overall, Fremont School District 79 appears to be doing a good job of supporting student learning, with the middle school standing out as a high-performing institution and the elementary schools providing a strong foundation for younger students. The district's performance on assessments is generally stronger than the state averages, suggesting a commitment to educational excellence across the schools.