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Freedom Elementary School

Elementary School · Volusia · Deland, FL

A Volusia elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1395 S BLUE LAKE AVE, Deland, FL 32724

  • Math 59% vs FL 58% (2024)
  • Reading 53% vs FL 54% (2024)
  • 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.1Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.37 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.4Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency58.7% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency53.3% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg-1.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-1.9 pts
Overall Proficiency56% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected+5.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile61th
Resources & Environment8.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.1:1
District spending per student$10,727
Chronic Absenteeism25.4%

Students at Freedom Elementary School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency59%(2024 FAST)
School
State
58%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency53%(2024 FAST)
School
State
54%(2024 FAST)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 22 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 56% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
76%
ELA
80%
2010
Math
86%
ELA
84%
2011
Math
65%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
71%
2013
ELA
67%
2014
Math
66%
ELA
64%
2015
Math
65%
ELA
61%
2016
Math
66%
ELA
65%
2017
Math
66%
ELA
59%
2018
Math
66%
ELA
68%
2019
Math
66%
ELA
68%
2020*
Math
55%
ELA
64%
2021*
Math
55%
ELA
64%
2022
Math
57%
ELA
55%
2024
Math
59%
ELA
53%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

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

Based on 33 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

51.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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 Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$72,729

Median home value

$283,100

Median rent

$1,184/mo

College educated

31%

Homeownership

75.4%

Poverty rate

11.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32724; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Central Florida AcademyPrivate · tuition5.5privateK–121.8 mi189Compare →
Blake Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.3privatePK–62.3 mi69Compare →
Blue Jay Academy West VolusiaPrivate · tuition6.0privatePK–122.5 mi70Compare →
Blue Lake Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.3PK–52.6 mi525Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Volusia

Schools in district
89
Rank in district
#43 of 80
District spending per student
$10,727NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Freedom Elementary School is listed in VOLUSIA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Freedom Elementary School

Freedom Elementary School is a public elementary school in Deland, FL, part of Volusia, serving approximately 748 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,199 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

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 748 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Freedom Elementary School is 14.1:1. 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 ranks #2,199 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Freedom Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Freedom Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Freedom Elementary School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

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?

51.7% 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.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
748
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
53
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Volusia County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.4%
Area population (ZIP 32724)
43,615
Area average commute
28.6 min
Area median age
43.7
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 · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 32724; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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