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Schools in Freeland · South Whidbey School District

Freeland’s public schools outscore 80% of Washington districts

The grade covers the public school district serving Freeland, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Washington, not nationally.

K–12Where will my kid go?

From Washington state tests taken in spring 2022, when 93% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
56%
▲ 3 pts vs WA 53%
2021–22
Math proficiency
42%
▲ 2 pts vs WA 40%
2021–22
Graduate on time
90–94%
▲ 6–10 pts vs WA 84%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$17.8K
▼ 3% vs WA $18.4K
FY2024
Students per teacher
18.6
WA 17.7 · larger classes
Schools in town
0
1,165 students on the public path
In brief

Freeland’s schools, in brief

Better than its incomes would predict

Among the 270 Washington towns with household incomes within a quarter of Freeland’s, its schools beat 85%, higher than their 80% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 56% and math 42% in spring 2022, against 53% and 40% statewide; 90–94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 84%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $17,823 per student, against $18,444 across Washington (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle and one high school

From grade 6 the district’s path is South Whidbey Middle, then South Whidbey High School. See the path ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Freeland’s grade

B+ Test scoresA− Graduation

A−: better than 80% of Washington school districts. Test scores and graduation are both above the Washington average; graduation is the stronger of the two.

Washington school districts we grade (289)Better than 80%
Lower resultsHigher results
Washington towns with similar household incomes (270)Better than 85%
B+A−A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 634 test results and a graduating class of 127 could put Freeland anywhere from B+ to A−. The tests are from spring 2022, when 93% of Freeland’s students in the tested grades sat them (633 in math, 634 in reading).

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Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Freeland, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–5South Whidbey Elementaryin LangleyNo scores
6–8South Whidbey Middlein LangleyNo scores
9–12South Whidbey High Schoolin LangleyNo scores

Freeland’s public schools are run by South Whidbey School District, which also serves Langley. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

South Whidbey School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 4 schools · 1,207 students, down 4% since 2020–21 · 18.6 per teacher (WA 17.7)
$17,823WA $18,444 · FY2024
A−
Test scores · 2021–22

Above the state in reading

Reading56%
State average 53.4% · 634 students tested
Math42%
State average 40.1% · 633 students tested

Freeland vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Washington towns that share Freeland’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
FreelandA−South Whidbey

Every school in Freeland

3 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Washington’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

Also serving Freelandin other towns
South Whidbey Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–5 · Langley
485 students17:1Rate it →
South Whidbey Middle
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Langley
290 students25:1Rate it →
South Whidbey High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Langley
390 students18:1Rate it →

Questions about Freeland’s schools

Are Freeland’s schools good?

By Washington’s own tests, yes: the public schools Freeland children attend outscore 80% of Washington’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 85%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Freeland in?

South Whidbey School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,207 students in 4 schools (2024–25).

Where do Freeland kids go to high school?

South Whidbey High School in Langley, with 390 students.

What is Freeland’s graduation rate?

90–94% of the class of 2023 in South Whidbey School District graduated in four years, against 84% across Washington.

How much does Freeland spend per student?

$17,823 in South Whidbey School District (FY2024), against $18,444 across Washington. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Washington. Stars are from neighbors.