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#466 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 26% in state

Freetown Elementary School

Elementary School · Freetown-lakeville · East Freetown, MA

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

43 Bullock Road, East Freetown, MA 02717

  • Math 61% vs MA 42% (2025)
  • Reading 60% vs MA 43% (2025)
  • 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.7Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.96 pts/yr
Data Period2011–2025
TrendStable
Academics8.4Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency61% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency60% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+18.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+17.4 pts
Overall Proficiency61% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)55% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+5.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile76th
Resources & Environment5.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.1:1
District spending per student$17,380
Chronic Absenteeism14.5%

Students at Freetown Elementary School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MCAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.

Math Proficiency61%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
42%(2025 MCAS)
ELA Proficiency60%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
43%(2025 MCAS)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 15-year record (2011–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2022, reaching 61% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2011
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
82%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
63%
ELA
60%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
53%
2022
Math
58%
ELA
52%
2023
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2024
Math
57%
ELA
51%
2025
Math
61%
ELA
60%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2011-2025)

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

Based on 38 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Freetown 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 23Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$143,281

Median home value

$512,900

Median rent

$2,122/mo

College educated

32.7%

Homeownership

87.9%

Poverty rate

1.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02717; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Casimir PulaskiEnrollment path unverified5.2PK–54.2 mi560Compare →
Crystal Springs Inc.Private · tuition6.4privateK–124.2 mi44Compare →
Assawompset Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.4K–3Not available469Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

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

Freetown-lakeville

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#1 of 5
District spending per student
$17,380NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Freetown Elementary School is listed in Freetown-Lakeville; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Freetown Elementary School

Freetown Elementary School is a public elementary school in East Freetown, MA, part of Freetown-lakeville, serving approximately 379 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #466 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Freetown Elementary School

What grades does Freetown Elementary School serve?

Freetown Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.

How many students attend Freetown Elementary School?

Freetown Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 379 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Freetown Elementary School is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Freetown Elementary School rank in MA?

Freetown Elementary School ranks #466 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Freetown Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Freetown Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Freetown Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Freetown Elementary School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).

Is Freetown Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Freetown Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

Grades
Pre-K – 3rd
Enrollment
379
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Bristol County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.5%
Area population (ZIP 02717)
4,777
Area average commute
31.7 min
Area median age
42.8
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 · 2025 MCAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MCAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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 02717; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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