Paulo Freire Freedom School

Paulo Freire Freedom School

Charter Middle School | Grade 6-8
300 E University Blvd,  Tucson, AZ
West University Neighborhood
4.6
72 Students
B-
Niche Grade
Founded in 2005, the Paulo Freire Freedom School is a public charter school serving students in sixth through eighth grades in the West University area of Tucson. Following a mantra to rise, to dream and to know, the faculty here strive to inspire students to embrace two universal values: that all people deserve a life of dignity and that everyone should be a steward of the planet. Paulo Freire weaves its values of social justice and environmental sustainability into its entire curriculum, as even the school’s logo derives from a Mayan glyph that means “to rise.” In addition to in-classroom instruction, the school hosts weekly field trips that rotate by grade level. On these expeditions, students can enrich their learning with far more opportunities than in traditional schools, whether touring world-renowned Biosphere 2, hiking through Saguaro National Park or going behind the scenes at local farms. To further promote deep learning experiences, Paulo Freire also integrates weeklong intersessions twice a year in the fall and the spring, where students can pursue passions on topics of their choosing whether learning about archeology in local canyons or exploring creativity in musical theater. To help all students feel more connected to their community, Paulo Freire integrates service projects to the normal course of the school year and hosts student-led conferences so everyone can grow on a personal level in and out of the classroom.

School Details

Head of School
Chad Blair
Student Teacher Ratio
0:1
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Reading Proficiency
52%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
A
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
0:1
Teachers
0
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%

GreatSchools Rating

8
Equity
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Test Scores

Math
57%
State Average
44%
Science
48%
State Average
31%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Student Diversity

Male
54.8%
Female
45.2%
Male
54.8%
White
50.7%
Female
45.2%
Economically disadvantaged
41.1%
Hispanic
37%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.6 5 Reviews
4.0 other
7/31/2025
Everyone seems like they are in a rush to complete their jobs and call it a day. Teachers seem like they are all over the place and they need to be handheld. Admin. just wants to take all the glory and micromanage everybody else. Too much talk about politics. Lack of classroom management. A lot of b...
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5.0 parent
11/5/2017
Hands down the best school we've ever sent any of our children to, including other states.
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5.0 parent
1/24/2012
The students and teachers know one another intimately. They meet several times each week in their little advisory families, and they know that they always have a teacher on their side. They go on about ten field trips each year and spend an additional two weeks on intersessions like backpacking, pho...
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4.0 parent
6/28/2011
Paulo Freire is a small (est. 70 students) cozy school based in the basement of the old YMCA building (small facilities). Assets include: 1. Caring young teachers and staff, that makes a huge difference especially for middle schoolers. 2. The Leader of the school brings a calm to the school social c...
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Paulo Freire Freedom School

Paulo Freire Freedom School is a charter school for students in grades 6-8 in Tucson, AZ and is served by the City Center for Collaborative Learning in Arizona. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 72 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 0:1. Academic records show that 7.5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 52% are proficient in reading. Paulo Freire Freedom School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $510,771. Discover additional schools in the area, like Pima Partnership High School, City High School, Ha:san Preparatory & Leadership School, and more. Learn more about what Tucson has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Paulo Freire Freedom School.

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