Serving 75 students in grades 6-8, Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown ranks in the top 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 75 students
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown's student population of 75 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
75 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown ranks within the top 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#928 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
40%
47%
Black
5%
6%
White
41%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
6%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown's ranking?
Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown is ranked #928 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown often compared to?
Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtownis often viewed alongside schools like Paulo Freire Freedom School - University by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown?
75 students attend Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown offer ?
Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown part of?
Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown is part of City Center For Collaborative Learning (85448) School District.
In what neighborhood is Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown located?
Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Tucson, AZ. There are 2 other public schools located in Downtown.
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