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#3183 of 3,192 schools in MI
Freeman School
Elementary School · Flint School District of the City of · Flint, MI
A Flint School District of the City of elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4001 OGEMA AVE, Flint, MI 48507
- Math 5% vs MI 35% (2022)
- Reading 5% vs MI 42% (2022)
- 28:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Freeman School score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 15%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 60 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 5% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 24% (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 36 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Freeman 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 37Car-Dependent
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,590/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Flint), 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
$47,165
Median home value
$101,200
Median rent
$923/mo
College educated
14.7%
Homeownership
57.3%
Poverty rate
23.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48507; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Academy of Flint K12Charter · enrollment unverified | 3.2 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 859 | Compare → |
| Atherton Vern Van Y Educational CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 64 | Compare → |
| West Bendle Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 3–5 | 1.3 mi | 229 | Compare → |
| South Bendle Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–2 | 1.5 mi | 257 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Flint School District of the City of
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #9 of 12
- District spending per student
- $23,488NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 47.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Freeman School is listed in Flint School District of the City of; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Freeman School
Freeman School is a public elementary school in Flint, MI, part of Flint School District of the City of, serving approximately 252 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 28:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,183 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Freeman School
What grades does Freeman School serve?
Freeman School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Freeman School?
Freeman School has an enrollment of approximately 252 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Freeman School?
The student-teacher ratio at Freeman School is 28:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Freeman School rank in MI?
Freeman School ranks #3,183 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Freeman School's MySchoolScout rating?
Freeman School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.2 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 Freeman School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Freeman School has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Freeman School a charter school?
No, Freeman School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Freeman School a Title I school?
No, Freeman School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Freeman School?
96.0% of students at Freeman 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 252
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 28:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Genesee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 89.3%
- Phone
- (810) 760-1797
- Area population (ZIP 48507)
- 28,648
- Area average commute
- 22.1 min
- Area median age
- 36.2
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 48507; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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