For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,227 students in Freedom Area SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Freedom Area SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
1,227 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
96 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Freedom Area SD School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#466 out of 677 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
55%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.57
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
20 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
14%
# Black Students
6 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
n/a
14%
# White Students
1,136 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
93%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
62 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
95
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
95
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
89
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
74
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
84
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
97
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
92
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
94
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
106
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
100
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
97
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
98
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
106
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,697 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,386 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,697
$23,665
Spending / Student
$19,386
$23,089
Best Freedom Area SD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Freedom Area Sr. High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1190 Bulldog Dr
Freedom, PA 15042
(724) 775-7400
Freedom, PA 15042
(724) 775-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 401 students
Rank: #22.
Freedom Area Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1700 School St.
Freedom, PA 15042
(724) 775-1122
Freedom, PA 15042
(724) 775-1122
Grades: K-4
| 437 students
Rank: #33.
Freedom Area MiddleSchool
(Math: 19% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1702 School Street
Freedom, PA 15042
(724) 775-7641
Freedom, PA 15042
(724) 775-7641
Grades: 5-8
| 389 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Freedom Area SD School District?
Freedom Area SD School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,227 students.
What is the rank of Freedom Area SD School District?
Freedom Area SD School District is ranked #467 out of 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Freedom Area SD School District?
93% of Freedom Area SD School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Freedom Area SD School District?
Freedom Area SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Freedom Area SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,386 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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