Freetown Elementary School

43 Bullock Road
East Freetown, MA 02717
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Top 30%
Serving 426 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Freetown Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 426 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Top 30% in MA
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Freetown Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Freetown Elementary School's student population of 426 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
426 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

Freetown Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Freetown Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#455 out of 1631 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Freetown Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Freetown Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Freetown Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Freetown Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
3%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Freetown Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Freetown Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
94%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Freetown Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Freetown Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Freetown Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.
0.12
This chart displays the diversity score of Freetown Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Freetown Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Freetown Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Freetown Elementary School's ranking?
Freetown Elementary School is ranked #455 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Freetown Elementary School often compared to?
Freetown Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like George H Potter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Freetown Elementary School?
426 students attend Freetown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Freetown Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Freetown Elementary School?
Freetown Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Freetown Elementary School offer ?
Freetown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Freetown Elementary School part of?
Freetown Elementary School is part of Freetown-Lakeville School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 426 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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