Frank H. Freedman is a public elementary school located at 90 Cherokee Drive in Springfield, MA, serving kindergarten through fifth grade. Freedman School is named for Frank Harlan Freedman who was a Springfield native, mayor of Springfield, assistant attorney general for Massachusetts as well as a United States district judge.
Frank H. Freedman School has an enrollment of approximately 240 students and a 12-to-1 student-to-teacher ratio. Freedman School is a Cornerstone Anchor School—a designated model school for teaching and learning. Students engage in math, science, English Language Arts, music and physical education among other classes. The school made substantial progress toward learning targets in 2021, according to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. In addition to academics, students participate in community activities such as Field Day throughout the school year.
Freedman School opened in 1961 and underwent a gymnasium renovation in 2019. The school grounds feature picnic tables, a community garden, two playground areas and a blacktop area.
Frank H. Freedman School
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade K-5
90 Cherokee Dr,
Springfield, MA
Springfield Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Medina Ali
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
22%
Reading Proficiency
37%
Niche Grade
C+
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
22%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
21
Full Time Teachers
21
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.3%
GreatSchools Rating
5
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
3.9%
State Average
7.6%
Science
2.8%
State Average
6.4%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
274:1
Student Diversity
Female
52.3%
Male
47.7%
Hispanic
64.6%
Black
18.4%
White
10.1%
Two or more races
5.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.4%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
3/13/2014
A few of the teachers were good and seemed to care about the kids but most seem short tempered and would rather not be there. The PTA was unorganized and were not willing to show any money handling proceedures. I helped out with quite a few school functiouns due to the lack of help elsewhere. glad w...
8/12/2013
Before you send your child to this school be aware of a few facts first. During mcas minths the staff us told to only teach ela all day, included the lower grades. During the month if math mcas they are directed to only teach math all day. Do your child is not getting any other subjects taught for a...
4/4/2013
My child has been in this school for 2 years and is doing well but he had a great foundation. He has has great teachers at this school. Unfortunately the administration is lacking a lot. The PTO is non-existent and there are no checks and balances with the money that is raised, the Principal control...
3/26/2013
I must say beside my son's teacher who can be difficult at time as well but nothing compared to the rest of the staff. The staff at Freedman school are absolutely inappropiate, disrespecful, worst attitude ever, starting with the principal she is very rude and intimidating. If the principal who's su...
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Map
Attendance Zone
About Sixteen Acres
List Price Range
$217K - $608K
Homes For Sale
20
Average Home Value
$321,348
Median Lot Size
10,890 Sq Ft
% Renters
24%
Household Income
$85,263
% of College Grads
28%
Median Age
39
Average House Size
1,333 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
28.3%
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Additional Schools in the Area
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Parks in this Area
Greenleaf Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Tennis
North Branch Tributary Park
- Bike Trails
- Trails
Five Mile Pond Park
Pine Knoll Recreation Area
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Pool
Beauregard & Schiavina Park
- Bike Trails
- Soccer
- Trails
North Branch Park
- Basketball
- Trails
- Multi-Purpose Field
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