For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,149 students in Freedom Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Freedom Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
1,149 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
97 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Freedom Area School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#410 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
57%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
3%
15%
% Black
1%
14%
% White
90%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,102 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,702 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,102
$23,696
Spending / Student
$20,702
$23,119
Best Freedom Area School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Freedom Area Sr. High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1190 Bulldog Dr
Freedom, PA 15042
(724) 775-7400
Freedom, PA 15042
(724) 775-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 357 students
Rank: #22.
Freedom Area Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1700 School St.
Freedom, PA 15042
(724) 775-1122
Freedom, PA 15042
(724) 775-1122
Grades: K-4
| 436 students
Rank: #33.
Freedom Area Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1702 School Street
Freedom, PA 15042
(724) 775-7641
Freedom, PA 15042
(724) 775-7641
Grades: 5-8
| 356 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Freedom Area School District?
Freedom Area School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,149 students.
What is the rank of Freedom Area School District?
Freedom Area School District is ranked #423 out of 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Freedom Area School District?
90% of Freedom Area School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Freedom Area School District?
Freedom Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Freedom Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,702 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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