Serving 228 students in grades 5-6, Freedom Area Intrmd School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 36% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 58% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
228 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)36%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)58%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
1%
14%
White
92%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% PA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
How many students attend Freedom Area Intrmd School?
228 students attend Freedom Area Intrmd School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Freedom Area Intrmd School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Freedom Area Intrmd School?
Freedom Area Intrmd School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Freedom Area Intrmd School offer ?
Freedom Area Intrmd School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Freedom Area Intrmd School part of?
Freedom Area Intrmd School is part of Freedom Area School District.
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