Freedom Academy Charter School (Closed 2015)

Serving 52 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Freedom Academy Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
52 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MN)
(15-16)
<50%
60%
(15-16)
<50%
60%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
6%
12%
Black
84%
12%
White
4%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.29
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Freedom Academy Charter School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average).
How many students attend Freedom Academy Charter School?
52 students attend Freedom Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Freedom Academy Charter School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Freedom Academy Charter School?
Freedom Academy Charter School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Freedom Academy Charter School offer ?
Freedom Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Freedom Academy Charter School part of?
Freedom Academy Charter School is part of Freedom Academy Charter School District.

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