The top reported proficiency rate is 28% in English language arts. The lowest is 10% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Freedom Elementary School
Freedom Elementary School is a regular public school in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, serving students from pre-kindergarten through sixth grade. It operates under the Christian County school district. The school serves a large elementary student body drawn from the local area. Because it does not serve high school grades, no graduation rate data is available, and state testing results cover only the tested grades.
The student body is diverse. A very high share of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, reflecting the economic circumstances of many families in the attendance zone. By race and ethnicity, the largest group is Black, with a substantial white minority and smaller shares of multiracial, Hispanic, and other backgrounds.
On the Kentucky Summative Assessment, student proficiency rates are low across all tested subjects and grades. In reading, a modest share of third, fourth, and fifth graders scored proficient or above. Math proficiency was lower, with a modest share of third graders meeting the standard and an even smaller share of fifth graders doing so. Fourth-grade math results were suppressed for privacy. In science, a small share of fourth graders were proficient. In social studies, a small share of fifth graders met the bar. These numbers indicate that a majority of students are not yet reaching grade-level benchmarks. A parent may want to ask the school about targeted academic support, intervention programs, and how the school addresses literacy and math gaps.
The school sits in Hopkinsville, a mid-sized city that serves as the Christian County seat. The local economy blends agriculture, manufacturing, and services, with Fort Campbell as a major employer. Housing values in the area are below both state and national medians, making homeownership relatively affordable. Rents are also moderate. The city has seen a slight population decline in recent years, but industrial investment, including a large battery materials recycling facility, is underway.
The Christian County district has undergone several recent changes that may affect families. The consolidation of two high schools into a single comprehensive high school was completed in 2023. Three elementary schools were closed at the end of the 2023-2024 school year due to declining enrollment and budget pressures, and students were redistributed. The school board also raised the property tax rate to address funding needs. On the curriculum side, the district adopted a new district-wide literacy program with a structured phonics component in elementary grades. These shifts may influence the resources available at Freedom Elementary and the broader educational landscape for families.
Overall, Freedom Elementary is a regular public school serving a high-poverty community with low tested proficiency rates. The district is in a period of consolidation and adjustment. Families considering this school will want to learn about the specific supports for struggling students, the impact of recent school closures on class sizes and programming, and how the new literacy curriculum is being implemented in the classroom. The affordable housing market and local industrial growth are positive factors for the surrounding area, but the school’s academic performance warrants careful attention.
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