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Excellent

#16 of 3,674 schools in FL

Top 1% in state

Freedom Elementary School

Elementary School · MANATEE

9515 E STATE ROAD 64, Bradenton, FL 34212

611
Students
13.6:1
Student-Teacher
Pre-K – 5th
Grades Served
Top 1%
in FL

About Freedom Elementary School

Freedom Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bradenton, FL, part of the MANATEE. The school serves approximately 611 students in grades Pre-K – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 13.6:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1/10, placing it in the 99.6th percentile among FL schools — an above average rating overall.

The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.6/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $119,298, where 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The school is situated in a large suburban setting.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.6Exceptional36%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data3
Annual Change+2.37 pts/yr
Data Period2019–2024
TrendImproving
Academics8.8Excellent36%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency75%
Reading/ELA Proficiency67%
Math vs. State Avg+14.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+11.8 pts
Overall Proficiency71%
Expected (poverty-adj.)54%
vs. Expected+16.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile87th
College ReadinessNot Available

Data not available for this school

Resources & Environment8.8Excellent29%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.6:1

Freedom Elementary School — Students at Freedom Elementary School score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

40.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

How Freedom Elementary School Compares

See how Freedom Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
9.1/10
100th percentile in FL
Academic
8.8/10
8.8/10
Growth
9.6/10
Above average
Equity
5.5/10
Above average
Environment
8.8/10
Above average

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
41%
Teaching Staff
14:1 student-teacher ratio
45 teachers

Location

9515 E STATE ROAD 64, Bradenton, FL 34212

Nearby Schools

20 within 5.5 mi
School Distance Rating
CARLOS E. HAILE MIDDLE SCHOOL BRADENTON 0.2 mi 6.1
IMAGINE CHARTER AT LAKEWOOD RANCH BRADENTON 0.8 mi 5.2
B.D. GULLETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BRADENTON 2.5 mi 6.7
DR MONA JAIN MIDDLE SCHOOL E BRADENTON 2.5 mi 5.1
SHEPHERD'S HEART CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Bradenton 2.8 mi 5.5
WILLIAM H. BASHAW ELEMENTARY BRADENTON 3.0 mi 6.4
LAKEWOOD RANCH HIGH SCHOOL BRADENTON 3.3 mi 3.0
WOODLAND ACADEMY Bradenton 3.6 mi 5.5
BRADEN RIVER HIGH SCHOOL BRADENTON 3.5 mi 3.4
ANNIE LUCY WILLIAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PARRISH 3.9 mi 7.3
BRADEN RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BRADENTON 4.1 mi 8.5
GENE WITT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BRADENTON 3.7 mi 8.1
BRADEN RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL BRADENTON 4.2 mi 5.1
TARA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BRADENTON 4.4 mi 9.2
PINNACLE ACADEMY Bradenton 5.3 mi 5.5
GILBERT W MCNEAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LAKEWOOD RANCH 5.4 mi 8.5
R. DAN NOLAN MIDDLE SCHOOL BRADENTON 5.5 mi 5.9
PARRISH CHARTER ACADEMY PARRISH 5.8 mi 6.6
MANATEE CHARTER SCHOOL BRADENTON 5.4 mi 6.4
BLACKBURN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PALMETTO 5.5 mi 6.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 34212 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$119,298

Median Home Value

$478,000

Median Rent

$1,799/mo

Population

24,467

College Educated

48.5%

Homeownership

84.1%

Avg Commute

29.3 min

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Median Age

49.4

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
CHISHOLM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FL 9.1
GARDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL VENICE, FL 9.0
PRINCETON ELEMENTARY ORLANDO, FL 9.0
ROBERT M. PATERSON ELEMENTARY ORANGE PARK, FL 9.2
SOUTH LAKE ELEMENTARY TITUSVILLE, FL 9.2
SURFSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SATELLITE BEACH, FL 9.0

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Freedom Elementary School

What grades does Freedom Elementary School serve?

Freedom Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Freedom Elementary School?

Freedom Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 611 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Freedom Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Freedom Elementary School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Freedom Elementary School rank in FL?

Freedom Elementary School is ranked #16 out of 3,674 schools in FL.

What is Freedom Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Freedom Elementary School has a composite rating of 9.1 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

Is Freedom Elementary School a charter school?

No, Freedom Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Freedom Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Freedom Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Freedom Elementary School?

40.6% of students at Freedom Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
611
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
45
Free/Reduced Lunch
40.6%
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Manatee County
Data Year
2023–2024

How We Rate Schools

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Data Sources: School Info: NCES CCD (SY 2022-23) Neighborhood: Census ACS (2019-2023) Ratings: MySchoolScout (2024) Full data source details