Serving 252 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Freeman School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 252 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Freeman School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Freeman School's student population of 252 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 41% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
252 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Freeman School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Freeman School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3016 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
71%
18%
White
15%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Freeman School's ranking?
Freeman School is ranked #3016 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Freeman School?
252 students attend Freeman School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Freeman School students are Black, 15% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Freeman School?
Freeman School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Freeman School offer ?
Freeman School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Freeman School part of?
Freeman School is part of Flint School District Of The City Of.
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