Serving 127 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Freedom Acres School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 127 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Freedom Acres School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Freedom Acres School's student population of 127 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 46% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
127 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Freedom Acres School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Freedom Acres School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2008 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
3%
18%
White
89%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Freedom Acres School's ranking?
Freedom Acres School is ranked #2008 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Freedom Acres School?
The graduation rate of Freedom Acres School is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 85%.
How many students attend Freedom Acres School?
127 students attend Freedom Acres School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Freedom Acres School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Freedom Acres School?
Freedom Acres School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Freedom Acres School offer ?
Freedom Acres School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Freedom Acres School part of?
Freedom Acres School is part of Ionia ISD School District.
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