Serving 262 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Freedom Prep Academy - Mesa ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 262 students
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Freedom Prep Academy - Mesa's student population of 262 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
262 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Freedom Prep Academy - Mesa ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Freedom Prep Academy - Mesa is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1578 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
14%
48%
Black
2%
6%
White
81%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Freedom Prep Academy - Mesa's ranking?
Freedom Prep Academy - Mesa is ranked #1578 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Freedom Prep Academy - Mesa?
262 students attend Freedom Prep Academy - Mesa.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Freedom Prep Academy - Mesa students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Freedom Prep Academy - Mesa offer ?
Freedom Prep Academy - Mesa offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Freedom Prep Academy - Mesa part of?
Freedom Prep Academy - Mesa is part of Freedom Preparatory Academy (1000979) School District.
In what neighborhood is Freedom Prep Academy - Mesa located?
Freedom Prep Academy - Mesa is located in the Highland Ranch neighborhood of Gilbert, AZ.
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