Serving 329 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Freedom Academy 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 28% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 329 students
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 28% (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 329 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
329 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Freedom Academy 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 Freedom Academy is 0.50, 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
#947 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
26%
47%
Black
3%
6%
White
66%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
7%
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 #947 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Freedom Academy?
329 students attend Freedom Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Freedom Academy students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What grades does Freedom Academy offer ?
Freedom Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
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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