Serving 241 students in grades Kindergarten-5, R Freeman School Of Engineering ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 241 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
R Freeman School Of Engineering's student population of 241 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
241 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Motto
Gearing Young Minds for the Future
School Rankings
R Freeman School Of Engineering ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of R Freeman School Of Engineering is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2614 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)6-9%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
18%
22%
Black
71%
24%
White
3%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)57.7%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is R Freeman School Of Engineering's ranking?
R Freeman School Of Engineering is ranked #2614 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are R Freeman School Of Engineering often compared to?
R Freeman School Of Engineeringis often viewed alongside schools like A H Snipes Academy Of Arts/des by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend R Freeman School Of Engineering?
241 students attend R Freeman School Of Engineering.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of R Freeman School Of Engineering students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of R Freeman School Of Engineering?
R Freeman School Of Engineering has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does R Freeman School Of Engineering offer ?
R Freeman School Of Engineering offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is R Freeman School Of Engineering part of?
R Freeman School Of Engineering is part of New Hanover County Schools.
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