Frank H Freedman
Tel:
(413) 787-7443
- Frank H Freedman serves 352 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Frank H Freedman placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Frank H Freedman places among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Frank H Freedman's student population of 352 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 352 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Frank H Freedman is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,666 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Frank H Freedman is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #1531 out of 1666 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 52% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 59% | 20% |
| Black | 25% | 9% |
| White | 12% | 60% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 61% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Springfield School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Frank H Freedman is John J Duggan Middle School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Springfield John J Duggan Middle School Grades: 6-12 | 766 students
0.4 miles
1015 Wilbraham Rd
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7410 0.4 6-12 766 - Springfield Glickman Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 333 students
0.8 miles
120 Ashland Avenue
Springfield, MA 01119
(413) 750-2756 0.8 K-5 333 - Springfield Arthur T Talmadge Grades: K-5 | 254 students
1.1 miles
1395 Allen Street
Springfield, MA 01118
(413) 787-7249 1.1 K-5 254 - Springfield Balliet Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 51 students
1.1 miles
111 Seymour Avenue
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7284 1.1 6-8 51 - Springfield Mary A. Dryden Veterans Memorial School Grades: PK-5 | 371 students
1.2 miles
190 Surrey Rd
Springfield, MA 01118
(413) 787-7248 1.2 PK-5 371
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