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FREMONT MIDDLE SCHOOL

540 JOHNSON RD, FREMONT, NE 68025FREMONT PUBLIC SCHOOLS →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 07–08Non-Charter
744
Students
Total enrolled
$13,169
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 8% vs nat'l
16.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 9% vs nat'l
49/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 744 students in grades 07–08 in FREMONT, Nebraska.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,169 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 49th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

FREMONT MIDDLE SCHOOL is a large middle in FREMONT, Nebraska, serving grades 07–08 with 744 students. The district invests $13,169 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 66% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at FREMONT MIDDLE SCHOOL

744
Total Students
16.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
66%
Free Lunch
44
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (07–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution387 male · 357 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility66%
National avg 52% · 492 students
Student Composition
54%
42%
Asian1%
White54%
Hispanic / Latino42%
Black1%
Multiracial2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 317071000978

Academic Outcomes at FREMONT MIDDLE SCHOOL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
49
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 49th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 77th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 68025

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,169Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,169
State avg
$21,710
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,795
Student Support$2,502
Administration$1,580
Operations$1,975
Other$1,317
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,169 spent per student, an estimated $5,834 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
35%
53%
State government
35.4%
Local (property tax)
53.4%
Federal programs
11.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLLINDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLHOWARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLBELL FIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
+3 more
↓
Middle
JOHNSON CROSSING ACADEMIC CENTER (5-6)
↓
High School
FREMONT SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLYOUNG ADULT PROGRAM
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades07 – 08
Location—
CountyDodge County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictFREMONT PUBLIC SCHOOLS →
Phone: (402)727-3100
NCES ID: 317071000978
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in FREMONT seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in FREMONT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
High
FREMONT SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
1,633 students · 09–12
● 49 opp55% FRL
Mid
JOHNSON CROSSING ACADEMIC CENTER (5-6)
658 students · 05–06
● 49 opp65% FRL
Elem
WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
385 students · PK–04
● 49 opp81% FRL
Elem
LINDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
355 students · PK–04
● 49 opp79% FRL
Elem
HOWARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
348 students · PK–04
● 49 opp
Elem
BELL FIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
307 students · PK–04
● 49 opp66% FRL
Elem
MILLIKEN PARK ELEMENTARY SCH
291 students · PK–04
● 49 opp69% FRL
Elem
CLARMAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
259 students · PK–04
● 49 opp39% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
540 JOHNSON RD, FREMONT, NE 68025
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.