Excellent
#240 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 13% in state
Freedom Middle School
Middle School · Franklin Ssd · Franklin, TN
A Franklin Ssd middle school serving grades 7th – 8th.
750 Hwy 96 West, Franklin, TN 37064
- Math 58% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 46% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Freedom Middle School score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 52% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Freedom Middle School 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 Nashville map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Transit 19Minimal Transit
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,076/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Franklin), 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
$121,492
Median home value
$664,000
Median rent
$1,810/mo
College educated
58.6%
Homeownership
78%
Poverty rate
5.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37064; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poplar Grove 5-8Enrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 5–8 | 0.2 mi | 311 | Compare → |
| Trinitas Classical AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 85 | Compare → |
| Grace Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.1private | PK–12 | 4.3 mi | 747 | Compare → |
| Legacy Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | 6–8 | 4.5 mi | 552 | Compare → |
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.
Franklin Ssd
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #3 of 8
- District spending per student
- $18,909NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Freedom Middle School is listed in Franklin SSD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Freedom Middle School
Freedom Middle School is a public middle school in Franklin, TN, part of Franklin Ssd, serving approximately 500 students in grades 7th-8th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #240 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Freedom Middle School
What grades does Freedom Middle School serve?
Freedom Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Freedom Middle School?
Freedom Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 500 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Freedom Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Freedom Middle School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Freedom Middle School rank in TN?
Freedom Middle School ranks #240 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Freedom Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Freedom Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Freedom Middle School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Freedom Middle School a charter school?
No, Freedom Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Freedom Middle School a Title I school?
No, Freedom Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 500
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Williamson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.8%
- Phone
- (615) 794-0987
- Area population (ZIP 37064)
- 66,641
- Area average commute
- 26.8 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
Official sources & links
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 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. 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 37064; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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