Freeland El/Middle School

Summary:

Freeland El/Middle School is a public elementary and middle school serving 951 students in grades K-8 in the Hazleton Area School District in Freeland, Pennsylvania. The school has a diverse student population, with a high percentage of Hispanic and low-income students.

Freeland El/Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Pennsylvania elementary schools over the past 10 years, with significantly below-average performance on PSSA tests. In 2022-2023, only 12.7% of Freeland students were proficient or better in Math, compared to the state average of 39.3%. The school's high percentage of low-income students (100% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch) and Hispanic students (47.63%) may contribute to these academic challenges. Interestingly, nearby schools in the Hazleton Area School District, such as Valley El/Middle School and Drums El/Middle School, have higher academic proficiency rates and better overall performance.

The higher per-student spending at Freeland El/Middle School compared to the state average, but lower than some nearby schools, suggests potential funding disparities within the Hazleton Area School District. This, combined with the school's persistent academic struggles, indicates the need for a comprehensive review and implementation of targeted interventions to address the unique challenges faced by Freeland El/Middle School and its students.


Detail:

Public K-8

 400 Alvin St
       Freeland, PA  18224-1201


(570) 459-3111

District: Hazleton Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1197th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,409 Help


Students who attend Freeland El/Middle School usually attend:

High:    Hazleton Area High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.0 Help
Number of students:  951

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
47.6%
White:
46.7%
Two or more races:
2.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Freeland El/Middle School ranks worse than 78% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 3rd among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Hazleton Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.27. (See more...)
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Compare Details Freeland El/Middle School ranks worse than 75% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.64. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (47.6%), White (46.7%), two or more races (2.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Hazleton Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Freeland El/Middle School is 16. 4 elementary schools in the Hazleton Area School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Freeland El/Middle School is $11,409, which is the 2nd highest among 6 elementary schools in the Hazleton Area School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Freeland El/Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Freeland El/Middle School 1197th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Freeland El/Middle School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Freeland El/Middle School 670th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Freeland El/Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Hazleton Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hazleton Area School District 488th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Freeland El/Middle School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Freeland El/Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 69.55 445th 1302 65.8%
2004 57.98 653rd 1308 50.1%
2005 29.00 1039th 1299 20.0%
2006 43.83 1079th 1545 30.2%
2007 39.98 1139th 1555 26.8%
2008 37.56 1179th 1551 24.0%
2009 52.97 911th 1549 41.2%
2010 60.50 770th 1579 51.2%
2011 60.19 778th 1597 51.3%
2012 41.13 1176th 1599 26.5%
2013 26.45 1233rd 1519 18.8%
2014 15.27 1263rd 1467 13.9%
2015 25.46 1145th 1474 22.3%
2016 26.21 1209th 1554 22.2%
2017 25.49 1205th 1547 22.1%
2018 23.80 1211th 1530 20.8%
2019 24.59 1207th 1544 21.8%
2021 13.13 1216th 1433 15.1%
2022 21.87 1199th 1534 21.8%
2023 22.27 1197th 1534 22.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Freeland El/Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 25.29 1104th 1414 21.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Disabled students at Freeland El/Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 18.95 893rd 1043 14.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Freeland El/Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 31.34 311th 432 28.0%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Freeland El/Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 15.06 1128th 1236 8.7%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Freeland El/Middle School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Freeland El/Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 58.54 313th 643 51.3%
2004 44.10 460th 663 30.6%
2005 46.84 441st 687 35.8%
2006 39.67 519th 736 29.5%
2007 32.38 582nd 749 22.3%
2008 28.63 603rd 753 19.9%
2009 46.91 507th 770 34.2%
2010 50.97 500th 805 37.9%
2011 37.64 619th 825 25.0%
2012 38.55 606th 834 27.3%
2013 32.25 580th 758 23.5%
2014 23.53 586th 728 19.5%
2015 42.97 518th 835 38.0%
2016 27.75 629th 870 27.7%
2017 24.90 644th 877 26.6%
2018 20.93 661st 861 23.2%
2019 25.16 651st 891 26.9%
2021 20.93 618th 797 22.5%
2022 29.80 607th 883 31.3%
2023 22.64 670th 893 25.0%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Freeland El/Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.77 671st 874 23.2%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Freeland El/Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 19.42 592nd 660 10.3%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Freeland El/Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.02 258th 362 28.7%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Freeland El/Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 16.04 615th 681 9.7%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Freeland El/Middle School Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Freeland El/Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 561 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 566
1989 599 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 606
1990 612 5 4 2 2 n/a n/a 0 625
1991 740 2 3 11 0 n/a n/a 0 756
1992 745 0 6 5 0 n/a n/a 0 756
1993 658 1 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 669
1994 668 2 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 679
1995 662 3 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 668
1996 662 3 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 668
1997 681 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 684
1998 644 5 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 651
1999 911 4 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 919
2000 997 9 4 10 0 n/a n/a 0 1020
2001 927 14 7 11 3 n/a n/a 0 962
2002 758 7 6 11 1 n/a n/a 0 783
2003 758 7 6 11 1 n/a n/a 0 783
2004 841 11 4 23 1 n/a n/a 0 880
2005 904 12 3 43 1 n/a n/a 0 963
2006 854 21 3 77 1 n/a n/a 0 956
2007 830 18 3 87 2 n/a n/a 0 940
2008 798 18 1 68 1 n/a n/a 0 886
2009 790 13 2 66 2 n/a n/a 8 881
2010 784 21 1 78 1 n/a n/a 10 895
2011 741 14 6 84 1 0 15 0 861
2012 753 19 7 107 2 0 20 0 908
2013 792 19 6 116 6 0 11 0 950
2014 782 21 6 130 6 0 13 0 958
2015 731 14 5 126 6 0 18 0 900
2016 699 18 5 147 5 1 8 0 883
2017 690 20 6 171 4 1 8 0 900
2018 665 17 6 216 5 0 17 0 926
2019 601 16 5 228 3 0 19 0 872
2020 573 26 3 295 3 0 11 0 911
2021 491 27 2 326 2 0 18 0 866
2022 456 22 4 350 1 0 20 0 853
2023 444 24 3 453 2 0 25 0 951

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 Freeland El/Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 566 27.0 20.9 n/a
1989 606 31.5 19.2 n/a
1990 625 34.0 18.3 0
1991 756 34.0 22.2 n/a
1992 756 40.5 18.6 n/a
1993 669 31.0 21.6 n/a
1994 679 33.0 20.6 n/a
1995 668 31.0 21.5 n/a
1996 668 31.0 21.5 n/a
1997 684 30.0 22.8 n/a
1998 651 33.0 19.7 n/a
1999 919 46.0 20.0 n/a
2000 1020 49.0 20.8 43.7
2001 962 44.0 21.9 44.3
2002 783 46.4 16.9 43.2
2003 783 46.4 16.9 43.2
2004 880 51.3 17.2 44.8
2005 963 52.3 18.4 35.1
2006 956 55.6 17.2 49.9
2007 940 53.2 17.7 50.3
2008 886 70.3 12.6 48.4
2009 881 56.3 15.6 50.5
2010 895 55.2 16.1 57.6
2011 861 55.2 15.5 61.1
2012 908 50.9 17.8 61
2013 950 50.8 18.6 63.8
2014 958 52.7 18.1 66.8
2015 900 54.0 16.6 63.6
2016 883 53.0 16.6 100
2017 900 48.6 18.4 100
2018 926 50.0 18.5 99.9
2019 872 51.6 16.8 100
2020 911 53.6 16.9 100
2021 866 51.6 16.7 99.7
2022 853 55.1 15.4 99.6
2023 951 59.3 16.0 100

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 Freeland El/Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 566 27.0 20.9 n/a
1989 606 31.5 19.2 n/a
1990 625 34.0 18.3 0
1991 756 34.0 22.2 n/a
1992 756 40.5 18.6 n/a
1993 669 31.0 21.6 n/a
1994 679 33.0 20.6 n/a
1995 668 31.0 21.5 n/a
1996 668 31.0 21.5 n/a
1997 684 30.0 22.8 n/a
1998 651 33.0 19.7 n/a
1999 919 46.0 20.0 n/a
2000 1020 49.0 20.8 43.7
2001 962 44.0 21.9 44.3
2002 783 46.4 16.9 43.2
2003 783 46.4 16.9 43.2
2004 880 51.3 17.2 44.8
2005 963 52.3 18.4 35.1
2006 956 55.6 17.2 49.9
2007 940 53.2 17.7 50.3
2008 886 70.3 12.6 48.4
2009 881 56.3 15.6 50.5
2010 895 55.2 16.1 57.6
2011 861 55.2 15.5 61.1
2012 908 50.9 17.8 61
2013 950 50.8 18.6 63.8
2014 958 52.7 18.1 66.8
2015 900 54.0 16.6 63.6
2016 883 53.0 16.6 100
2017 900 48.6 18.4 100
2018 926 50.0 18.5 99.9
2019 872 51.6 16.8 100
2020 911 53.6 16.9 100
2021 866 51.6 16.7 99.7
2022 853 55.1 15.4 99.6
2023 951 59.3 16.0 100

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 Freeland El/Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $854 (9.4%) $8,226 (90.6%) $9,080
2020 $1,697 (16.8%) $8,397 (83.2%) $10,094
2021 $2,344 (22.0%) $8,308 (78.0%) $10,652
2022 $1,846 (16.2%) $9,562 (83.8%) $11,409

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Freeland El/Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1207th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1197th of 1534 Elementary schools
 0.1%
Ranks 651st of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 670th of 893 Middle schools
 2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Freeland El/Middle School)3013.9
 16.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Freeland El/Middle School)51.132.9
 18.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Freeland El/Middle School)14.820
 5.2%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Freeland El/Middle School)66.669.4
 2.8%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Freeland El/Middle School)49.343.5
 5.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Freeland El/Middle School)10.84.7
 6.1%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Freeland El/Middle School)56.930.6
 26.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Freeland El/Middle School)10.612.8
 2.2%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Freeland El/Middle School)55.345.3
 10%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Freeland El/Middle School)14.113.2
 0.9%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Freeland El/Middle School)44.530.2
 14.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Freeland El/Middle School)10.710.9
 0.2%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Freeland El/Middle School)39.935.9
 4%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Freeland El/Middle School)42.632.3
 10.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Freeland El/Middle School)1512.7
 2.3%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Freeland El/Middle School)51.653
 1.4%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Freeland El/Middle School)49.935.7
 14.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students872951
 9.1%
African American1624
 50%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian53
 40%
Hispanic228453
 98.7%
Pacific Islander00
White601444
 26.1%
Two or More Races1925
 31.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Freeland El/Middle School ranks in the bottom 22.0% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

Students who attend Freeland El/Middle School usually go on to attend:

High : Hazleton Area High School

Students at Freeland El/Middle School are 48% Hispanic, 47% White, 3% Two or more races, 3% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 951 students attended Freeland El/Middle 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 Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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