Freedom Middle School

Summary:

Freedom Middle School is a public middle school located in Canton, Georgia, serving 922 students in grades 6-8. It is part of the Cherokee County School District, which is ranked 28th out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Freedom Middle School has consistently maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years, ranking among the top middle schools in the state. The school consistently outperforms the Cherokee County and Georgia state averages in standardized test scores, with 100% proficiency in Algebra I compared to 52.6% in the county and 44% statewide. Additionally, Freedom Middle School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.1 to 15.3 over the past three school years, which is lower than nearby schools like Teasley Middle School (13.1) and E.T. Booth Middle School (15.4).

Another notable aspect of Freedom Middle School is its lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 18.66% to 18.97% over the past three years. This is significantly lower than some nearby schools, such as Barber Middle School (54.62%) and Simpson Middle School (51.81%), suggesting a more socioeconomically diverse student population. The combination of strong academic performance, low student-teacher ratio, and socioeconomic diversity indicates that Freedom Middle School may have effective teaching practices and a supportive learning environment that contribute to its success.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 10550 Bells Ferry Rd
       Canton, GA  30114


(770) 704-1100

District: Cherokee County

SchoolDigger Rank:
98th of 588 Georgia Middle Schools


Students who attend Freedom Middle School usually attend:

High:    Woodstock High School

Feeder schools for Freedom Middle School:

Elementary:    Liberty Elementary School
    Sixes Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  922

Racial breakdown:

White:
69.4%
Hispanic:
14.3%
African American:
8.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  18.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Freedom Middle School ranks better than 83.3% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.2. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Freedom Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Freedom Middle School 98th of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Freedom Middle School in the ranking list.)

Cherokee County:

SchoolDigger ranks Cherokee County 28th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Freedom Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 82.84 39th 420 90.7%
2007 85.38 30th 445 93.3%
2008 87.63 24th 462 94.8%
2009 87.51 19th 466 95.9%
2010 85.87 22nd 494 95.5%
2011 83.52 32nd 504 93.7%
2012 83.19 31st 508 93.9%
2013 79.78 56th 527 89.4%
2014 80.04 53rd 521 89.8%
2015 86.09 57th 537 89.4%
2016 82.99 72nd 545 86.8%
2017 91.49 42nd 539 92.2%
2018 86.62 61st 543 88.8%
2019 83.98 78th 559 86.0%
2021 86.16 65th 542 88.0%
2022 77.68 108th 567 81.0%
2023 80.17 97th 577 83.2%
2024 81.20 98th 588 83.3%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Freedom Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 735 60 21 42 2 n/a n/a 16 876
2007 816 71 25 61 1 n/a n/a 23 997
2008 893 72 18 67 0 n/a n/a 24 1074
2009 839 60 19 71 1 n/a n/a 25 1015
2010 828 59 17 76 2 1 29 0 1012
2011 867 64 21 79 5 2 37 0 1075
2012 897 78 24 80 5 1 44 0 1129
2013 917 85 26 99 4 0 41 0 1172
2014 922 78 28 111 2 1 39 0 1181
2015 879 78 26 102 1 0 33 0 1119
2016 907 83 24 106 2 4 37 0 1163
2017 904 82 17 111 1 4 40 0 1159
2018 873 91 14 141 2 3 48 0 1172
2019 833 85 12 162 1 0 46 0 1139
2020 782 85 14 166 1 0 42 0 1090
2021 749 75 24 150 0 0 51 0 1049
2022 679 72 27 137 0 0 49 0 964
2023 640 74 25 132 0 0 51 0 922

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Freedom Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 876 65.6 13.4 14.7
2007 997 73.6 13.5 16.8
2008 1074 78.7 13.6 15
2009 1015 73.8 13.8 14.8
2010 1012 74.0 13.6 15.3
2011 1075 70.0 15.3 20.2
2012 1129 70.2 16.0 19.5
2013 1172 67.0 17.4 19.5
2014 1181 67.0 17.6 16.7
2015 1119 65.0 17.2 15.4
2016 1163 71.0 16.3 15.3
2017 1159 72.6 15.9 15.8
2018 1172 69.6 16.8 18.7
2019 1139 71.5 15.9 20.5
2020 1090 70.3 15.5 20.6
2021 1049 68.2 15.3 19
2022 964 63.3 15.2 n/a
2023 922 65.0 14.1 18.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Freedom Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 876 65.6 13.4 14.7
2007 997 73.6 13.5 16.8
2008 1074 78.7 13.6 15
2009 1015 73.8 13.8 14.8
2010 1012 74.0 13.6 15.3
2011 1075 70.0 15.3 20.2
2012 1129 70.2 16.0 19.5
2013 1172 67.0 17.4 19.5
2014 1181 67.0 17.6 16.7
2015 1119 65.0 17.2 15.4
2016 1163 71.0 16.3 15.3
2017 1159 72.6 15.9 15.8
2018 1172 69.6 16.8 18.7
2019 1139 71.5 15.9 20.5
2020 1090 70.3 15.5 20.6
2021 1049 68.2 15.3 19
2022 964 63.3 15.2 n/a
2023 922 65.0 14.1 18.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Freedom Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $174 (2.1%) $8,153 (97.9%) $8,327
2018 $138 (1.7%) $8,097 (98.3%) $8,235
2019 $157 (1.8%) $8,542 (98.2%) $8,699

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Freedom Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 78th of 559 Middle schoolsRanks 97th of 577 Middle schools
 2.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Freedom Middle School)66.543.5
 23%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Cherokee County)58.345.6
 12.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4639.2
 6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Freedom Middle School)57.247.5
 9.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Cherokee County)52.145.2
 6.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4032.9
 7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Freedom Middle School)60.548.5
 12%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Cherokee County)5143.7
 7.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)3939.1
 0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Freedom Middle School)61.745.3
 16.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Cherokee County)53.244.6
 8.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4334.9
 8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Freedom Middle School)67.655.2
 12.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Cherokee County)6247.6
 14.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4742.1
 4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Freedom Middle School)34.959.7
 24.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Cherokee County)42.147.3
 5.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)3536.2
 1.2%
8th Grade Science (Freedom Middle School)39.735.4
 4.3%
   8th Grade Science (Cherokee County)35.831.2
 4.6%
   8th Grade Science (Georgia)3226.4
 5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Freedom Middle School)60.564.6
 4.1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Cherokee County)52.448.3
 4.1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)4135.9
 5.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Freedom Middle School)77.997
 19.1%
   End of Course Algebra I (Cherokee County)51.447.4
 4%
   End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)41.135.8
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students1139922
 19.1%
African American8574
 12.9%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian1225
 108.3%
Hispanic162132
 18.5%
Pacific Islander00
White833640
 23.2%
Two or More Races4651
 10.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients20.5%18.7%
 1.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Freedom Middle School

Students at Freedom Middle School are 69% White, 14% Hispanic, 8% African American, 6% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Freedom Middle School ranks 98th of 588 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 922 students attended Freedom Middle School.

Students who attend Freedom Middle School usually go on to attend Woodstock High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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