Serving 262 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Freedom Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 262 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Freedom Academy's student population of 262 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
262 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Integrity Honor Leadership
School Rankings
Freedom Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Freedom Academy is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#989 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
36%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
54%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.1%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
41%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Freedom Academy's ranking?
Freedom Academy is ranked #989 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Freedom Academy?
262 students attend Freedom Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Freedom Academy students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Freedom Academy?
Freedom Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Freedom Academy offer ?
Freedom Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Freedom Academy part of?
Freedom Academy is part of Freedom Academy Inc. (89506) School District.
In what neighborhood is Freedom Academy located?
Freedom Academy is located in the Paradise Valley Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 41 other public schools located in Paradise Valley Village.
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