Freedom Middle School in Fredericksburg, Virginia on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Freedom Middle School is a suburban public school in Fredericksburg, Virginia that is part of Spotsylvania Co Public Schools. It serves 745 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.8:1. Its teachers have had 20 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Grades 6 - 8

745 Students

54 Teachers

7315 Smith Station Rd

Fredericksburg, VA 22407 View local requests

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Freedom Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Bergquist

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Freedom Middle School Demographics

66%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

46%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Freedom Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Oct 20, 2026

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