FREEDOM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL vs BRADEN RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BRADEN RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a higher overall rating of 8.0/10 compared to 6.9/10. In math proficiency, BRADEN RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL leads at 75.0%.
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FREEDOM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Bradenton, FL
611 students
BRADEN RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Bradenton, FL
547 students
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| Metric | FREEDOM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | BRADEN RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.9 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.8 | 9.1 |
| Growth Score | 4.8 | 6.8 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 40.6% | 40.6% |
| Environment Score | 9.5 | 9.3 |
| State Rank | #1,469 of 3,811 | #545 of 3,811 |
| State Percentile | 62th | 86th |
Test Scores
| Subject | FREEDOM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | BRADEN RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 59.0% | 75.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 61.0% | 63.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Bradenton (34212) | Bradenton (34202) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $119,298 | $123,210 |
| Median Home Value | $478,000 | $620,700 |
| Median Rent | $1,799 | $2,111 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 48.5% | 57.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 3.9% | 6.8% |
| Avg Commute | 29 min | 29 min |
The data story: FREEDOM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL vs BRADEN RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Freedom Elementary School holds a 0.5-point overall rating advantage over Braden River Elementary School — 9.5/10 versus 9.0/10 — but the state rank gap tells the sharper story. Freedom Elementary School ranks #9 of 3,777 Florida elementary schools, placing it in the top 0.3% statewide. Braden River Elementary School ranks #87 of 3,777, which is an exceptional result on its own — top 2.3% in Florida — but represents a meaningful distance from Freedom's position. Both schools sit just 4.1 miles apart in Bradenton, making this a genuine neighborhood choice for many families rather than a logistical one.
Academically, the two schools are nearly level: Braden River Elementary School scores 9.1/10 versus Freedom Elementary School's 9.2/10, a difference of one tenth of a point. The growth score is where Freedom separates itself more clearly — Freedom Elementary School posts a 9.7/10 growth score against Braden River Elementary School's 8.7/10, a full point difference. Growth scores measure how much students improve relative to peers with similar starting points, so Freedom's edge here suggests its students are consistently outpacing academic trajectories regardless of where they begin.
The two schools are demographically well-matched. Both serve identical free and reduced-price lunch populations at 41%, indicating similar socioeconomic compositions across the student body. Freedom Elementary School enrolls 611 students compared to Braden River Elementary School's 547, a difference of 64 students. The student-teacher ratio at Freedom Elementary School is 13.6:1 versus 14.0:1 at Braden River Elementary School — a modest gap that translates to roughly one additional student per classroom on average at Braden River.
Both schools serve grades PK through 5, so families with children anywhere in the elementary range will find equivalent grade coverage at either campus. The structural similarities — same grade span, same lunch rate, comparable enrollment — mean the decision comes down primarily to the demonstrated growth advantage at Freedom Elementary School and whether proximity to one campus tips the balance.
Editorial summary generated May 2026 · sonnet
Who each school fits
FREEDOM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Braden River Elementary School suits families whose children are already performing at or above grade level and whose top priority is a proven, high-achieving environment without needing the fastest growth trajectory. Its #87 Florida ranking and 9.1/10 academic score make it a strong anchor school for families zoned closer to its campus who want a consistently excellent outcome with a slightly smaller, tighter community feel.
BRADEN RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Freedom Elementary School is the better fit for families where accelerating a child's academic trajectory is the priority — its 9.7/10 growth score and #9 Florida ranking signal that students here advance faster relative to their starting points than at nearly any other school in the state. It also suits families who want the highest-rated option available in Bradenton without sacrificing demographic diversity, given the identical 41% free and reduced lunch rate between the two schools.