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#1746 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Freedom Academy

Elementary School · Freedom Academy Inc. (89506) · Phoenix, AZ

A charter elementary school in Phoenix, AZ where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

3916 E PARADISE LN, Phoenix, AZ 85032

  • Math 28% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 37% proficient (2022)

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.7Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.44 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.5Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency28% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency33% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-5.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile50th
Resources & Environment4.6Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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District spending per student$9,970
Chronic Absenteeism36.3%

Students at Freedom Academy score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency28%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 33% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
54%
ELA
51%
2016
Math
54%
ELA
50%
2017
Math
58%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
40%
ELA
39%
2021*
Math
40%
ELA
39%
2022
Math
28%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Freedom Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Phoenix map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 35Some Transit
  • Bike 63Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,139/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Phoenix), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$74,331

Median home value

$387,900

Median rent

$1,492/mo

College educated

34.2%

Homeownership

57.9%

Poverty rate

12.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85032; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Whispering Wind AcademyEnrollment path unverified6.5PK–60.5 mi448Compare →
Benchmark SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified8.4K–61.0 mi364Compare →
Palomino Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.7PK–31.2 mi590Compare →
PvonlineEnrollment path unverified8.2K–121.2 mi143Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Freedom Academy Inc. (89506)

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$9,970NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Freedom Academy is listed in Freedom Academy Inc. (89506); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Freedom Academy

Freedom Academy is a public elementary school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Freedom Academy Inc. (89506), serving approximately 311 students in grades Kindergarten-8th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,746 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Freedom Academy

What grades does Freedom Academy serve?

Freedom Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Freedom Academy?

Freedom Academy has an enrollment of approximately 311 students.

How does Freedom Academy rank in AZ?

Freedom Academy ranks #1,746 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Freedom Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Freedom Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Freedom Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Freedom Academy has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Freedom Academy a charter school?

Yes, Freedom Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Freedom Academy a Title I school?

No, Freedom Academy is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
311
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
36.3%
Area population (ZIP 85032)
70,447
Area average commute
23.2 min
Area median age
37.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85032; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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