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Freedom Elementary School

Public | K-6 | 329 students

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4 stars

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Posted May 12, 2010

i love this school! The teachers and staff are so friendly and care alot about their students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 28, 2010

I am very happy with this school. I have three children going at the ages of 10,and twins that are nine. I like that the classrooms tend to have a small ratio to teachers. They always encourage and if that doesn't work are willing to go beyond when the child needs it. My oldest was a terrible reader and writer, reading just good enough to pass her grade level. Since she has attended Freedom she has won 4th and 1st in the Young Authors Award. Her Teachers have been with her every step of the way, going to her award ceremony that was out of school when she did not have too. They also have a music program run by Mr Scott, who teaches classical music with multi instruments. We are moving soon so we will really miss this wonderful school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 30, 2008

I would not recommend this school for younger children. They want to group all the kids together & learning at the same pace instead of grouping them by abilities. My daughter went to this school in kindergarten & all they taught her for math was how to count to 100. She already was doing this in preschool. The principal does not work with the parents at all. It depends on who you get for your child's teacher if the teachers will work with you. My son has gone there for 3 years & has had wonderful teachers. One of his teachers left t but this can be a hit & miss thing. The principal says she wants parental involvement but when you go to her to ask questions, she doesn't really want to hear it. There is alot of school bullying going on at this school also.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 3, 2008

My son has attended Freedom for 1st and 2nd grade. He has done very well academically. The staff and the principal are very approachable. I can call or visit the school with any concerns or questions I may have and parent participation is evident. We have enjoyed our experience.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 20, 2008

I love this school, the facility is brand new and the staff have many years of experience. The equipment at the beginning of the year (i.g. laptops) was brand newand the normal wear and tear is to be expected. Communication between teachers and parents is wonderful, and our overall experience with this school has been great! This school is one of the few things I enjoy about living in this location.
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

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

The state average for Math was 90% in 2012.

40 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 70% in 2012.

40 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
48%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 80% in 2011.

40 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
54%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wyoming administered the Proficiency Assessments for Wyoming Students (PAWS) in reading, writing and math to students in grades 3 through 8 and 11, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 11. PAWS tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wyoming. The goal is for all students score at or above the proficient level.

See Wyoming's state standards

Source: Wyoming Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 82% in 2012.

40 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2012.

40 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
65%
Science

The state average for Science was 63% in 2012.

40 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
47%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 75% in 2011.

20 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
39%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wyoming administered the Proficiency Assessments for Wyoming Students (PAWS) in reading, writing and math to students in grades 3 through 8 and 11, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 11. PAWS tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wyoming. The goal is for all students score at or above the proficient level.

See Wyoming's state standards

Source: Wyoming Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 82% in 2012.

20 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
>=95%

2011

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
90%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 79% in 2012.

20 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
>=95%

2011

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
72%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 86% in 2011.

40 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
79%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wyoming administered the Proficiency Assessments for Wyoming Students (PAWS) in reading, writing and math to students in grades 3 through 8 and 11, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 11. PAWS tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wyoming. The goal is for all students score at or above the proficient level.

See Wyoming's state standards

Source: Wyoming Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 82% in 2012.

40 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2012.

40 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
78%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 80% in 2011.

20 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
>=95%

2009

 
 
65%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wyoming administered the Proficiency Assessments for Wyoming Students (PAWS) in reading, writing and math to students in grades 3 through 8 and 11, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 11. PAWS tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wyoming. The goal is for all students score at or above the proficient level.

See Wyoming's state standards

Source: Wyoming Department of Education

Math

All Students94%
Female>=95%
Male91%
Hispanic>=80%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged>=90%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English94%
Non-migrant94%
Academically giftedn/a
Non-Gifted94%
Non-Homeless94%
Full Academic Yearn/a
Non-Full Academic Yearn/a

Reading

All Students79%
Female92%
Male64%
Hispanic>=80%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English79%
Non-migrant79%
Academically giftedn/a
Non-Gifted79%
Non-Homeless79%
Full Academic Yearn/a
Non-Full Academic Yearn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wyoming administered the Proficiency Assessments for Wyoming Students (PAWS) in reading, writing and math to students in grades 3 through 8 and 11, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 11. PAWS tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wyoming. The goal is for all students score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Wyoming 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.

See Wyoming's state standards

Source: Wyoming Department of Education

Math

All Students81%
Female85%
Male76%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%
Academically giftedn/a
Non-Giftedn/a
Non-Homeless81%
Full Academic Yearn/a
Non-Full Academic Yearn/a

Reading

All Students77%
Female81%
Male71%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English77%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant77%
Academically giftedn/a
Non-Giftedn/a
Non-Homeless77%
Full Academic Yearn/a
Non-Full Academic Yearn/a

Science

All Students58%
Female69%
Male41%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White64%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English58%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant58%
Academically giftedn/a
Non-Giftedn/a
Non-Homeless58%
Full Academic Yearn/a
Non-Full Academic Yearn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wyoming administered the Proficiency Assessments for Wyoming Students (PAWS) in reading, writing and math to students in grades 3 through 8 and 11, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 11. PAWS tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wyoming. The goal is for all students score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Wyoming 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.

See Wyoming's state standards

Source: Wyoming Department of Education

Math

All Students>=95%
Female>=90%
Male>=90%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged>=90%
Not economically disadvantaged>=90%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant>=95%
Academically giftedn/a
Non-Gifted>=95%
Non-Homeless>=95%
Full Academic Yearn/a
Non-Full Academic Yearn/a

Reading

All Students>=95%
Female>=90%
Male>=90%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged>=90%
Not economically disadvantaged>=90%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant>=95%
Academically giftedn/a
Non-Gifted>=95%
Non-Homeless>=95%
Full Academic Yearn/a
Non-Full Academic Yearn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wyoming administered the Proficiency Assessments for Wyoming Students (PAWS) in reading, writing and math to students in grades 3 through 8 and 11, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 11. PAWS tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wyoming. The goal is for all students score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Wyoming 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.

See Wyoming's state standards

Source: Wyoming Department of Education

Math

All Students88%
Female82%
Male>=95%
African American>=80%
Hispanic>=80%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities>=80%
Students without disabilities89%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English88%
Non-migrant88%
Academically giftedn/a
Non-Giftedn/a
Non-Homelessn/a
Full Academic Yearn/a
Non-Full Academic Yearn/a

Reading

All Students91%
Female82%
Male>=95%
African American67%
Hispanic>=80%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged>=90%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities>=80%
Students without disabilities92%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English91%
Non-migrant91%
Academically giftedn/a
Non-Giftedn/a
Non-Homelessn/a
Full Academic Yearn/a
Non-Full Academic Yearn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wyoming administered the Proficiency Assessments for Wyoming Students (PAWS) in reading, writing and math to students in grades 3 through 8 and 11, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 11. PAWS tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wyoming. The goal is for all students score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Wyoming 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.

See Wyoming's state standards

Source: Wyoming Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 75% 83%
Black 10% 2%
Hispanic 8% 10%
Asian/Pacific Islander 6% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 44%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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4500 Happy Jack Rd
Cheyenne, WY 82001
Phone: (307) 771-2305

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