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Freedom Area School District

1702 School Street
Freedom, PA 15042-2000
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,149 students in Freedom Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Freedom Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
1,149 Students
1,668,808 Students
# Teachers
97 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Freedom Area School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#410 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
35%
38%
49%
55%
53%
57%
(21-22)
90-94%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.18
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
3%
15%
% Black
1%
14%
% White
90%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,102 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,694. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,702 is less than the state median of $23,117. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,102
$23,694
Spending / Student
$20,702
$23,117

Best Freedom Area School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Freedom Area Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1700 School St.
Freedom, PA 15042
(724) 775-1122
Gr: K-4 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Freedom Area Sr. High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1190 Bulldog Dr
Freedom, PA 15042
(724) 775-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Freedom Area Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1702 School Street
Freedom, PA 15042
(724) 775-7641
Gr: 5-8 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Freedom Area School District?
Freedom Area School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,149 students.
What is the rank of Freedom Area School District?
Freedom Area School District is ranked #423 out of 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Freedom Area School District?
90% of Freedom Area School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Freedom Area School District?
Freedom Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Freedom Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,702 is less than the state median of $23,117. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 1,149 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : 90-94% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 53% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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