Freedom Area School District, WI

Original Research by School Decision on Freedom Area School District

The Freedom Area School District serves students from early childhood through twelfth grade in Outagamie County, Wisconsin. The district operates three schools: an elementary school, a middle school, and a high school. A parent looking at this district will find a setting where academic performance generally clusters around the middle of the pack among Outagamie County’s districts, with some subject areas and grade levels standing out more than others.

State assessment results from the Forward exam show a mixed picture across grade levels in math, English language arts, science, and social studies. In math, proficiency rates vary notably by grade. In the earlier elementary grades, roughly two-thirds of students reached proficiency in third and fifth grade, while fourth grade was a touch lower and sixth grade dropped to just above half. Seventh grade was a clear bright spot, with a high share of students meeting proficiency. Eighth grade math proficiency was comparable to fourth grade levels. In English language arts, fifth, sixth, and seventh grade all posted proficiency rates above two-thirds, while third, fourth, and eighth grade were lower, particularly eighth grade where just over half of students were proficient. Science results were available for fourth and eighth grade; fourth graders outperformed eighth graders by a modest margin. Social studies, tested in fourth and eighth grade, showed stronger performance, with eighth graders reaching a high proficiency rate. The district’s overall proficiency index, which combines results across subjects and grades, sits just below the midpoint when compared with other districts in Outagamie County.

The student body is predominantly white, with smaller shares of students identifying as Hispanic, two or more races, American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, and Black. Data on the share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, as well as counts for students with disabilities and English learners, were not available in the record. Chronic absenteeism, a measure of how many students miss a substantial number of school days, runs slightly above the midpoint among county districts, meaning a fair number of students are missing more school than is typical. A parent may want to ask the district directly about attendance patterns and what supports are in place.

The district’s spending per student falls in the upper half of the range among Outagamie County districts. Housing costs in the communities served by the district vary. The weighted average home value across the district’s ZIP codes is above both the Wisconsin state average and the national average, with the highest values found in the Appleton area and the lowest in Kaukauna and Seymour. Rents follow a similar pattern, with higher rents in Appleton and De Pere and lower rents in Kaukauna. The typical mortgage payment on a median-priced home in the area would be higher than the typical rent, a dynamic families weighing homeownership versus renting may wish to consider.

We looked for information about recent district-level changes that would matter to a parent, such as boundary adjustments, program additions, or facility projects. The search of the district website and other public records turned up only routine enrollment, fiscal, and governance material without a clear lasting parent-relevant change in the last few years. The district does not appear to be in the middle of a major restructuring or program overhaul based on what is publicly reported.

For a family considering this district, the academic data suggests a solid if not top-tier performance relative to nearby districts. The strongest results are in seventh grade math and eighth grade social studies, while sixth grade math and eighth grade ELA are areas where proficiency dips. The chronic absenteeism rate is worth a conversation with school staff. The housing market in the area is above state and national averages, with a range of communities offering different price points.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

1,539

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 5%

Black 0%

White 88%

Asian 0%

Two+ 4%

Am. Indian / AK Native 3%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

28%

62%

Gr 4

37%

60%

Gr 5

42%

78%

Gr 6

57%

70%

Gr 7

58%

71%

Gr 8

50%

54%

Math

Gr 3

39%

74%

Gr 4

32%

67%

Gr 5

50%

75%

Gr 6

48%

55%

Gr 7

63%

82%

Gr 8

50%

62%

Science

Gr 4

53%

61%

Gr 8

44%

58%

Social studies

Gr 4

58%

69%

Gr 8

56%

74%

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Gr 3

39%

51%

Gr 4

32%

61%

Gr 5

46%

78%

Gr 6

52%

63%

Gr 7

47%

73%

Gr 8

44%

57%

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Gr 3

28%

74%

Gr 4

32%

58%

Gr 5

46%

78%

Gr 6

57%

77%

Gr 7

53%

78%

Gr 8

50%

62%

Schools in this District

3 schools are officially reported under this district.

Freedom Elementary

Freedom High

Freedom Middle

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

68%

Grade 3

61%

Grade 4

69%

Grade 5

53%

Grade 6

78%

Grade 7

60%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

56%

Grade 3

56%

Grade 4

70%

Grade 5

68%

Grade 6

69%

Grade 7

54%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

60%

Grade 4

56%

Grade 8

Social Studies

2 grades reported

67%

Grade 4

72%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$402,640

Year-over-year change+6.1%

Range across 5 ZIP codes$339K to $470K

vs. state typical1.21x

vs. national typical1.09x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (5 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
54913	Appleton	$470K	+5.1%	37.8%
54130	Kaukauna	$339K	+6.6%	34.0%
54115	De Pere	$421K	+5.6%	15.9%
54165	Seymour	$348K	+8.0%	8.8%
54106	Black Creek	$351K	+9.6%	3.5%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,463/mo

Range across 3 ZIP codes$1,099 to $1,747/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (3 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
54913	Appleton	$1,747	—	37.8%
54130	Kaukauna	$1,099	—	34.0%
54115	De Pere	$1,567	—	15.9%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$2,032/mo

Home price / national median income4.8x

Annual rent / national median income21.0%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$569/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$333,909 (+5.4% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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