Serving 69 students in grades 6-8, Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment was 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
69 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)25-29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)50-54%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
6%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
38%
47%
Black
n/a
6%
White
53%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
El Pueblo Integral - Teaching & Learning Collaborative 2 School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown?
69 students attend Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown offer ?
Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown part of?
Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown is part of El Pueblo Integral - Teaching & Learning Collaborative 2 School District.
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