Empire Elem School vs Freeport Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Empire Elem School
Freeport · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
295 students
Freeport Middle School
Freeport · Public middle · Grades 7–8
515 students
| Measure | Empire Elem School Freeport, Illinois | Freeport Middle School Freeport, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1415 of 2,303 | #593 of 670 |
| National rank | #37546 of 50,301 | #13650 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 295 | 515 |
| Enrollment | 295 | 515 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.4% | 58.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 9% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 9% |
| city | Freeport | Freeport |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Empire Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.5 vs 20.7).
- •Empire Elem School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 9%).
- •Empire Elem School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 9%).
- •Freeport Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.8% vs 66.4%).
- •Empire Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.3).
- •Freeport Middle School is the larger school with 515 students compared with 295.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Empire Elem School better than Freeport Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Empire Elem School ranks higher (31.5 vs 20.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Empire Elem School and Freeport Middle School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Freeport and Freeport in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Empire Elem School: 295. Freeport Middle School: 515. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Empire Elem School and Freeport Middle School rank in Illinois?
Empire Elem School is 1415th of 2,303 and Freeport Middle School is 593rd of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).