The top reported proficiency rate is 75% in Math. The lowest is 63% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Freedom Intermediate
Freedom Intermediate is a regular public school in Franklin, Tennessee, serving fifth and sixth graders only. It sits within the Franklin Special School District, a separate entity from the Williamson County Schools system that serves the rest of the county. The school itself is of moderate size for a two-grade intermediate school, and its student body is diverse. A little over half the students are white, roughly a quarter are Hispanic, and the remainder are Black, Asian, multiracial, or of other backgrounds. Data on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals is not available, and special education and English learner counts were also missing from the record; a parent may want to ask the school directly for these figures.
Academically, Freedom Intermediate performs at a strong level on Tennessee’s state assessments. Proficiency rates across tested subjects are above the midpoint when compared against the other school district in Williamson County. In math, a large majority of students scored at the proficient or above level, and the same holds for science and social studies. English language arts proficiency, while still solid, is somewhat lower than the other subjects, though it remains above the county-level midpoint. Nearly all students participated in the exams, a good signal of consistent testing. Because this school serves only grades five and six, there is no graduation rate or high school outcome data to report.
The community context matters for understanding what this school offers. Franklin is a fast-growing Nashville suburb with a historic downtown, a major commercial corridor in Cool Springs, and a strong corporate employment base. The city’s housing market is expensive, with home values well above state and national averages. Rents are also high. For a family considering a move to the area, the affordability challenge is real: the cost of buying or renting in this part of Williamson County is substantially higher than in many other Tennessee communities. The city’s explosive growth means new subdivisions and commercial developments are common, though historic preservation ordinances protect older neighborhoods near the center.
A recent policy change in the Franklin Special School District is worth noting. The school board expanded tuition-based enrollment to include families who live outside Williamson County entirely, not just those outside the district boundary but still within the county. This means out-of-county students can attend on a space-available basis, which could modestly affect enrollment patterns and competition for seats. In-district families may face a slightly larger applicant pool, though the district describes this as an expansion of access.
Overall, Freedom Intermediate is a solid-performing school in a high-cost, rapidly growing suburban community. It serves a racially and economically varied student body within a district that has recently opened its doors more broadly. The lack of some key data points—free lunch eligibility, special education counts, chronic absenteeism rates, and staffing details—means families would benefit from a direct conversation with the school to fill in those gaps. For a parent looking at fifth and sixth grade options in the Franklin area, this school presents strong academic results and a well-regarded district, set against a housing market that requires significant financial resources.
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