Carl Sandburg Middle School

Public 5-6

1717 W Eby St
Freeport, IL 61032-4644

(815) 232-0340

District: Freeport School District 145

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,953

Students who attend Carl Sandburg Middle School usually attend:

High:

Freeport High School

Feeder schools for Carl Sandburg Middle School:

Elementary:	Blackhawk Elementary School
	Center Elementary School
	Empire Elementary School
	Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.8

Number of students: 437

Racial breakdown:

White:

35.0%

African American:

27.2%

Hispanic:

20.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 73%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Carl Sandburg Middle School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2015 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.83. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Carl Sandburg Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (35%), African American (27.2%), Hispanic (20.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 73% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Carl Sandburg Middle School is 12.8. (See more...)

Compare Carl Sandburg Middle School employs 34 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Carl Sandburg Middle School is $19,953.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Carl Sandburg Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Freeport School District 145:

SchoolDigger ranks Freeport School District 145 730^th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Carl Sandburg Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2011	51.49	751^st	1344	44.1%
2012	51.96	762^nd	1365	44.2%
2013	40.99	838^th	1367	38.7%
2014	31.84	952^nd	1322	28.0%
2015	26.83	954^th	1302	26.7%

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Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Carl Sandburg Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	580	148	13	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	741
1990	570	134	8	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	712
1991	605	131	10	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	746
1992	645	160	10	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	815
1993	631	172	9	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	816
1994	637	149	10	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	801
1995	611	156	13	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	787
1996	611	156	13	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	787
1997	563	175	16	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	764
1998	525	179	12	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	725
1999	512	147	14	13	1	n/a	n/a	0	687
2000	543	155	10	13	1	n/a	n/a	0	722
2001	493	203	7	17	2	n/a	n/a	0	722
2002	484	172	13	29	1	n/a	n/a	0	699
2003	484	172	13	29	1	n/a	n/a	0	699
2004	422	191	10	25	0	n/a	n/a	0	648
2005	416	195	7	35	0	n/a	n/a	11	664
2006	406	153	7	33	0	n/a	n/a	63	662
2007	385	140	5	26	1	n/a	n/a	68	625
2008	388	133	7	19	0	n/a	n/a	66	613
2009	368	165	6	25	1	n/a	n/a	71	636
2010	356	162	5	31	1	n/a	n/a	81	636
2011	247	83	3	27	0	1	36	0	397
2012	316	102	7	40	1	3	54	0	523
2013	330	91	7	35	3	2	66	0	534
2014	308	89	5	32	2	3	72	0	511
2015	291	94	6	28	1	2	66	0	488
2016	275	100	8	36	2	2	63	0	486
2017	268	100	5	37	0	2	55	0	467
2018	277	97	8	37	0	1	59	0	479
2019	261	171	6	58	0	0	84	0	580
2020	271	148	6	62	0	0	73	0	560
2021	226	135	4	64	0	0	71	0	500
2022	157	98	4	63	1	0	72	0	395
2023	158	100	4	71	1	0	63	0	397
2024	153	119	4	88	0	0	73	0	437

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Carl Sandburg Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	741	39.0	19.0	n/a
1990	712	39.5	18.0	n/a
1991	746	40.5	18.4	n/a
1992	815	40.5	20.1	n/a
1993	816	41.6	19.6	n/a
1994	801	40.0	20.0	n/a
1995	787	41.0	19.2	n/a
1996	787	41.0	19.2	n/a
1997	764	43.0	17.8	n/a
1998	725	43.0	16.9	n/a
1999	687	45.0	15.3	n/a
2000	722	46.0	15.7	n/a
2001	722	44.0	16.4	n/a
2002	699	44.0	15.9	46.5
2003	699	44.0	15.9	46.5
2004	648	39.0	16.6	53.4
2005	664	38.0	17.5	59
2006	662	37.0	17.9	63.9
2007	625	38.0	16.4	68.4
2008	613	34.0	18.0	66.2
2009	636	43.0	14.8	67.4
2010	636	45.0	14.1	73.2
2011	397	34.0	11.6	53.1
2012	523	40.8	12.7	55.4
2013	534	49.0	10.8	60.3
2014	511	27.0	18.9	63.2
2015	488	40.0	12.2	64.8
2016	486	37.0	13.1	58.8
2017	467	36.5	12.7	58.2
2018	479	36.2	13.2	58.5
2019	580	40.0	14.5	70.5
2020	560	37.3	14.9	64.3
2021	500	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	395	33.2	11.8	65.3
2023	397	32.0	12.4	65.5
2024	437	34.0	12.8	73

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 Carl Sandburg Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	741	39.0	19.0	n/a
1990	712	39.5	18.0	n/a
1991	746	40.5	18.4	n/a
1992	815	40.5	20.1	n/a
1993	816	41.6	19.6	n/a
1994	801	40.0	20.0	n/a
1995	787	41.0	19.2	n/a
1996	787	41.0	19.2	n/a
1997	764	43.0	17.8	n/a
1998	725	43.0	16.9	n/a
1999	687	45.0	15.3	n/a
2000	722	46.0	15.7	n/a
2001	722	44.0	16.4	n/a
2002	699	44.0	15.9	46.5
2003	699	44.0	15.9	46.5
2004	648	39.0	16.6	53.4
2005	664	38.0	17.5	59
2006	662	37.0	17.9	63.9
2007	625	38.0	16.4	68.4
2008	613	34.0	18.0	66.2
2009	636	43.0	14.8	67.4
2010	636	45.0	14.1	73.2
2011	397	34.0	11.6	53.1
2012	523	40.8	12.7	55.4
2013	534	49.0	10.8	60.3
2014	511	27.0	18.9	63.2
2015	488	40.0	12.2	64.8
2016	486	37.0	13.1	58.8
2017	467	36.5	12.7	58.2
2018	479	36.2	13.2	58.5
2019	580	40.0	14.5	70.5
2020	560	37.3	14.9	64.3
2021	500	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	395	33.2	11.8	65.3
2023	397	32.0	12.4	65.5
2024	437	34.0	12.8	73

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.

Immunization Rates

Carl Sandburg Middle School

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Year	Polio	Measles	Mumps	Rubella	Hepatitis B	Varicella	DTP	Meningococcal
2015	99.4%	99.2%	99.2%	99.2%	74.3%	99.2%	99.4%
2016	99.4%	98.7%	98.7%	98.7%	75.7%	98.7%	23.7%	21.6%
2017	97.7%	98.3%	98.3%	98.3%	74.8%	98.3%	98.7%	48.2%
2018	99.0%	99.2%	99.2%	99.2%	72.6%	98.8%	99.2%	69.6%
2019	99.1%	98.8%	98.8%	98.8%	50.2%	99.0%	98.8%	41.6%
2021	97.4%	97.6%	97.6%	97.6%	97.2%	97.6%	85.5%	41.7%
2022	95.7%	96.5%	96.5%	96.5%	97.2%	95.7%	96.2%	44.7%
2023	93.8%	93.1%	93.1%	93.1%	44.2%	93.1%	93.1%	42.2%
2024	97.5%	97.0%	97.0%	97.0%	50.2%	95.6%	97.5%	43.1%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Carl Sandburg Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,567 (12.7%)	$10,778 (87.3%)	$12,345
2020	$1,608 (11.6%)	$12,202 (88.4%)	$13,809
2021	$2,394 (15.0%)	$13,556 (85.0%)	$15,950
2022	$2,394 (15.0%)	$13,556 (85.0%)	$15,950
2023	$4,880 (23.6%)	$15,762 (76.4%)	$20,642
2024	$3,792 (19.0%)	$16,161 (81.0%)	$19,953

Data source: Illinois Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Carl Sandburg Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Carl Sandburg Middle School)	22.1	10.8	11.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Freeport School District 145)	22.1	11.3	10.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)	37.9	35.2	2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Carl Sandburg Middle School)	14.7	8.5	6.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Freeport School District 145)	14.7	8.1	6.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)	29.8	25.6	4.2%
5th Grade Science (Carl Sandburg Middle School)	43.9	28.6	15.3%
5th Grade Science (Freeport School District 145)	43.9	32.1	11.8%
5th Grade Science (Illinois)	54.4	52.4	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Carl Sandburg Middle School)	12.8	16.7	3.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Freeport School District 145)	12.8	18.3	5.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)	35	34.2	0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Carl Sandburg Middle School)	9	8.7	0.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Freeport School District 145)	9	10.4	1.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)	25.3	23.4	1.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	580	397	31.6%
African American	171	100	41.5%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	6	4	33.3%
Hispanic	58	71	22.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	261	158	39.5%
Two or More Races	84	63	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	70.5%	65.5%	5%

Schools Near Carl Sandburg Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISA Science (2024)	IAR English Language Arts (2024)					IAR Mathematics (2024)					% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% DTP (2024)	% Meningococcal (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISA Science All Grades	IAR English Language Arts 5th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 6th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 7th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 8th Grade	IAR English Language Arts All Grades	IAR Mathematics 5th Grade	IAR Mathematics 6th Grade	IAR Mathematics 7th Grade	IAR Mathematics 8th Grade	IAR Mathematics All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	% DTP All Grades	% Meningococcal All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Carl Sandburg Middle School	Public	5-6	1717 W Eby St	Freeport	61032	Stephenson County	Freeport School District 145	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(815) 232-0340	437	34	12.8	73.0%	153 (35.0%)	119 (27.2%)	88 (20.1%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	73 (16.7%)								(n/a)	24.5	13.5	21.2			17.3	8.5	9.5			9.0	97.5	97.0	97.0	97.0	50.2	95.6	97.5	43.1	$19,953	$3,792	$16,161
Freeport Middle School	Public	7-8	701 W Empire St	Freeport	61032	Stephenson County	Freeport School District 145	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(815) 232-0500	479	37	12.9	64.3%	189 (39.5%)	117 (24.4%)	84 (17.5%)	8 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	80 (16.7%)	19.7	1103^rd of 1363 public middle schools	19.1%		24	1028^th of 1367 public middle schools	24.8%	75	38.9			14.2	26.4	20.3			9.1	10.8	9.9	97.3	97.5	97.5	97.5	97.7	97.3	97.5	96.7	$19,773	$3,342	$16,431
Pearl City Junior High School	Public	7-8	100 S Summit St	Pearl City	61062	Stephenson County	Pearl City CUSD 200	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(815) 443-2715	77	6	13.6	45.5%	66 (85.7%)	2 (2.6%)	5 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (5.2%)	62.6	420^th of 1363 public middle schools	69.2%		83.7	181^st of 1367 public middle schools	86.8%	239	74.5			20.0	69.5	50.0			23.3	63.1	47.4	97.4	97.4	97.4	97.4	97.4	97.4	97.4	97.4	$10,413	$571	$9,841
Lena-Winslow Junior High School	Public	6-8	517 Fremont St	Lena	61048	Stephenson County	Lena Winslow CUSD 202	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(815) 369-2525	169	14	12.2	39.6%	153 (90.5%)	2 (1.2%)	8 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	4 (2.4%)	78.9	238^th of 1363 public middle schools	82.5%		86.7	147^th of 1367 public middle schools	89.2%	91	80.7		62.0	61.3	86.0	69.8		12.0	42.9	66.7	41.8	99.4	99.4	99.4	99.4	99.4	99.4	99.4	95.9	$10,338	$297	$10,042
Orangeville Junior High School	Public	6-8	201 S Orange St	Orangeville	61060	Stephenson County	Orangeville CUSD 203	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(815) 789-4289	63	6	11.0	34.9%	58 (92.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.8%)	47	635^th of 1363 public middle schools	53.4%		40.2	768^th of 1367 public middle schools	43.8%	133	42.3		60.0	40.0	63.0	55.2		10.0	10.0	11.1		95.2	95.2	95.2	95.2	95.2	95.2	95.2	90.5	$15,472	$409	$15,063
Pecatonica Community Middle School	Public	5-8	1200 Main St	Pecatonica	61063	Winnebago County	Pecatonica CUSD 321	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(815) 239-2612	256	20	12.8	30.1%	221 (86.3%)	6 (2.3%)	14 (5.5%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.7%)	53.3	553^rd of 1363 public middle schools	59.4%		73	299^th of 1367 public middle schools	78.1%	254	62.3	42.6	41.0	47.1	42.6	43.4	23.4	16.4	35.3	26.6	25.9	95.7	96.1	96.1	96.1	97.7	95.7	95.3	77.3	$13,314	$408	$12,906
Stockton Middle School	Public	6-8	500 N Rush St	Stockton	61085	Jo Daviess County	Stockton CUSD 206	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(815) 947-3323	123	7	16.8	45.5%	103 (83.7%)	1 (0.8%)	14 (11.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.1%)								(n/a)	68.8		71.4	72.5	72.9	72.4		22.9	35.0	18.8	25.2	97.5	97.5	97.5	97.5	98.4	95.9	97.5	95.9	$16,099	$1,495	$14,604
Durand Junior High School	Public	7-8	200 W South St	Durand	61024	Winnebago County	Durand CUSD 322	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(815) 248-2171	61	8	7.9	42.6%	56 (91.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.3%)	70.9	334^th of 1363 public middle schools	75.5%		51.5	576^th of 1367 public middle schools	57.9%	242	75.8			53.8	75.8	66.1			26.9	30.3	28.8	96.7	98.4	98.4	98.4	96.7	96.7	96.7	98.4	$21,882	$4,930	$16,952

Frequently Asked Questions about Carl Sandburg Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Carl Sandburg Middle School?

Students at Carl Sandburg Middle School are 35% White, 27% African American, 20% Hispanic, 17% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Carl Sandburg Middle School attend?

Students who attend Carl Sandburg Middle School usually go on to attend Freeport High School

How many students attend Carl Sandburg Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 437 students attended Carl Sandburg Middle School.

What district is Carl Sandburg Middle School in?

Freeport School District 145

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