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Freedom Preparatory Academy Flagship

Shelby County, Tennessee

C
Satisfactory

3.2 / 5.0

C3.2 / 5.0
Satisfactory

High School · 2023-24

Overall Performance Summary

Freedom Preparatory Academy Flagship earned an overall grade of C with a score of 3.2 out of 5.0, placing it among the upper half of high schools in Shelby County. The school ranks #113 out of 236 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 3.1.

This satisfactory rating indicates that Freedom Preparatory Academy Flagship is meeting many of the state's accountability benchmarks, with some areas showing room for continued improvement.

Below AverageDExcellentAExcellentABelow AverageD

How This Grade Was Calculated

Tennessee calculates each school’s letter grade using a weighted combination of performance indicators. Each component is scored on a 1–5 scale and assigned a letter grade.

50% weight

Below Average

D
2.0/ 5.0

Measures the percentage of students scoring On Track or Mastered on state assessments in ELA, math, science, and social studies.

30% weight

Excellent

A
5.0/ 5.0

Tracks how much academic progress all students made over the school year, regardless of their starting point.

10% weight

Excellent

A
5.0/ 5.0

Focuses specifically on growth among the lowest-performing 25% of students, ensuring schools support those who need it most.

10% weight

Below Average

D
2.0/ 5.0

Evaluates how well a school prepares students for life after graduation through ACT scores, graduation rates, and career readiness.

Weighted Contribution to Final Grade

D 50%
A 30%
A 10%
D 10%

The final score of 3.2 is calculated by multiplying each component’s score by its weight percentage and summing the results. A higher weight means that component has a larger influence on the overall grade.

Subject Proficiency

Percentage of students scoring On Track or Mastered on TNReady assessments.

Across all tested subjects, an average of 23.0% of students at Freedom Preparatory Academy Flagship demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Social Studies (Middle) at 36.3%, while ELA (Middle) at 9.0% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

50%+ Proficient 30-49% Proficient Below 30%

ELA (Middle): 9.0% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Math (Middle): 19.2% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Science (Middle): 20.8% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Social Studies (Middle): 36.3% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

ELA (High): 36.0% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Math (High): 10.5% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Science (High): 19.2% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Social Studies (High): 33.3% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Growth Indicators

Year-over-year academic growth measured on a 1–5 scale using TVAAS data.

Freedom Preparatory Academy Flagship shows strong overall academic growth with an average score of 4.5 out of 5.0 across measured subjects. This indicates students are making expected or above-expected progress from year to year, regardless of where they started.

Literacy

4.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Numeracy

5.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Science

4.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Social Studies

5.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

Overall, 21.0% of all students at Freedom Preparatory Academy Flagship demonstrated proficiency on state assessments.

All Students
21.0%

Below the proficiency benchmark

Economically Disadvantaged
19.3%

Below the proficiency benchmark

College & Career Readiness

Metrics that measure how well students are prepared for postsecondary success.

College and career readiness is a critical indicator of long-term student outcomes. Freedom Preparatory Academy Flagship reports a ready graduate rate of 20.7%.

Overall Rate
35.9%

Moderate performance

ACT Ready
20.7%

Area for improvement

Postsecondary
26.1

Reported metric

Industry Cert
<5%

Reported metric

Military Ready
28.3%

Moderate performance

How Does Freedom Preparatory Academy Flagship Compare?

Overall score compared to the Shelby County average and the Tennessee state average.

With a score of 3.2, Freedom Preparatory Academy Flagship is above the Shelby County average of 3.1 and below the statewide average of 3.4. Among 236 schools in Shelby County, this school holds the #113 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Freedom Preparatory Academy Flagship’s performance data.

What grade did Freedom Preparatory Academy Flagship receive?
Freedom Preparatory Academy Flagship received an overall grade of C (Satisfactory) with a score of 3.2 out of 5.0 for the 2023-24 school year. This grade is determined by the Tennessee Department of Education based on student achievement, growth, and college and career readiness indicators.
How does Freedom Preparatory Academy Flagship compare to other Shelby County schools?
Freedom Preparatory Academy Flagship ranks #113 out of 236 schools in Shelby County. The county average score is 3.1, and Freedom Preparatory Academy Flagship’s score of 3.2 is above that average. This places the school among the stronger performers in the county.
What does the growth score mean for Freedom Preparatory Academy Flagship?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. Freedom Preparatory Academy Flagship’s average growth score of 4.5 out of 5.0 indicates strong year-over-year progress. A score at or above 3.0 means students are growing at or above the expected rate.
Is Freedom Preparatory Academy Flagship above or below the state average?
Freedom Preparatory Academy Flagship’s score of 3.2 is below the approximate Tennessee state average of 3.4. This means the school has room to improve to reach the statewide benchmark.
Which subjects are strongest at Freedom Preparatory Academy Flagship?
The highest proficiency rate is in Social Studies (Middle) at 36.3%, while the lowest is in ELA (Middle) at 9.0%. Across all 8 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 23.0%.

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Data from the Tennessee Department of Education | 2023-24 School Year