Serving 416 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Freedom Traditional Academy ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 416 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Freedom Traditional Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Freedom Traditional Academy's student population of 416 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
416 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Freedom Traditional Academy ranks within the top 5% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Freedom Traditional Academy is 0.66, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#70 out of 1956 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
37%
47%
Black
7%
6%
White
45%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Freedom Traditional Academy's ranking?
Freedom Traditional Academy is ranked #70 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Freedom Traditional Academy often compared to?
Freedom Traditional Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Canyon Ridge School, Paradise Honors Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Freedom Traditional Academy?
416 students attend Freedom Traditional Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Freedom Traditional Academy students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Freedom Traditional Academy?
Freedom Traditional Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Freedom Traditional Academy offer ?
Freedom Traditional Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Freedom Traditional Academy part of?
Freedom Traditional Academy is part of Dysart Unified District (4243) School District.
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