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Freedom Area School District

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

1701 8th Ave
Freedom, PA 15042
Beaver County
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PH: (724) 775-5464

Grades K-12 & ungraded
1709 students
5 schools

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PSSA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

82% (2008)

77% (2007)

80% (2006)

77% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2008.

Math

84% (2008)

86% (2007)

87% (2006)

89% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading

74% (2008)

79% (2007)

81% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Math

91% (2008)

89% (2007)

89% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading

68% (2008)

77% (2007)

80% (2006)

69% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 62% in 2008.

Writing

63% (2008)

79% (2007)

42% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 57% in 2008.

Math

90% (2008)

91% (2007)

91% (2006)

77% (2005)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading

77% (2008)

71% (2007)

72% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2008.

Math

91% (2008)

89% (2007)

90% (2006)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading

79% (2008)

71% (2007)

77% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Math

88% (2008)

80% (2007)

81% (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading

86% (2008)

89% (2007)

77% (2006)

60% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Writing

88% (2008)

97% (2007)

80% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 69% in 2008.

Math

86% (2008)

89% (2007)

79% (2006)

70% (2005)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Reading

80% (2008)

80% (2007)

69% (2006)

54% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2008.

Writing

95% (2008)

96% (2007)

95% (2006)

60% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2008.

Math

61% (2008)

79% (2007)

63% (2006)

42% (2005)
The state average for Math was 56% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

In 2007-2008 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science.
The results for reading, writing and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
The scores reflect the performance of students enrolled for the full academic year.
The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania.
The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in Pennsylvania: An Overview

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PSSA Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading	This District
All Students	82%
Female	86%
Male	79%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	71%
IEP	53%

Math	This District
All Students	84%
Female	88%
Male	82%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	88%
Economically disadvantaged	82%
IEP	65%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	74%
Female	80%
Male	68%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	74%
Economically disadvantaged	70%
IEP	43%

Math	This District
All Students	91%
Female	89%
Male	92%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	91%
Economically disadvantaged	91%
IEP	62%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	68%
Female	69%
Male	67%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	68%
Economically disadvantaged	54%
IEP	40%

Writing	This District
All Students	63%
Female	73%
Male	52%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	63%
Economically disadvantaged	51%
IEP	48%

Math	This District
All Students	90%
Female	87%
Male	93%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	85%
IEP	70%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	77%
Female	85%
Male	70%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	78%
Economically disadvantaged	56%
IEP	7%

Math	This District
All Students	91%
Female	93%
Male	90%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	81%
IEP	43%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	79%
Female	86%
Male	75%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	80%
Economically disadvantaged	61%
IEP	12%

Math	This District
All Students	88%
Female	86%
Male	90%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	89%
Economically disadvantaged	82%
IEP	41%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	86%
Female	89%
Male	82%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	86%
Economically disadvantaged	89%
IEP	35%

Writing	This District
All Students	88%
Female	97%
Male	79%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	89%
Economically disadvantaged	91%
IEP	55%

Math	This District
All Students	86%
Female	86%
Male	85%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	86%
Economically disadvantaged	83%
IEP	43%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Reading	This District
All Students	80%
Female	83%
Male	76%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	80%
Economically disadvantaged	65%

Writing	This District
All Students	95%
Female	96%
Male	95%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	95%
Economically disadvantaged	94%

Math	This District
All Students	61%
Female	65%
Male	56%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	62%
Economically disadvantaged	42%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

In 2007-2008 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science.
The results for reading, writing and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
The scores reflect the performance of students enrolled for the full academic year.
The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania.
The different student groups are identified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in Pennsylvania: An Overview

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	16	15

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	97%	75%
Black, not Hispanic	2%	16%
Hispanic	<1%	6%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	2%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	36%	31%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$8,606	$9,675

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	61%	62%
Student and staff support	7%	8%
Administration	9%	10%
Other expenditures	23%	21%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >