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Freedom Preparatory Academy Middle School - Westwood

PUBLIC Charter

  • Grades Served: 6 – 8
  • District: Shelby County Schools
  • 834 Students
  • 13 Students per Teacher
  • Theme: College Preparatory, Liberal Arts, Liberation Arts
  • Languages Offered: Spanish
  • School Day: 7:30am – 3:45pm
  • Extended Calendar: We have an extended school day, 10 Saturday Schools, and summer programming.
  • Summer Programs: We offer four weeks of extended instruction in literacy and mathematics designed to be fun, play-based, and engaging.
  • Opened in 2009
  • Uniform Required
  • The mission of Freedom Preparatory Academy is to prepare all students to excel in college and in life.
  • The vision at Freedom Preparatory Academy is for all students to have the same competitive advantage as the most privileged children in America.
  • A highly structured, rigorous academic program that prepares students to not only get into college, but also for success in college, is provided.
  • Freedom Prep is based on five core values that guide the community's actions: respect, responsibility, integrity, community, and excellence. These values support the achievement of Freedom Prep's mission of preparing all students to excel in college and in life.
  • Students are given more freedom than at the FPA elementary and middle schools, as they are preparing to be adults. FPA High School also promotes group work, healthy debates, and conflict resolution (that might be found in professional settings).
  • Extracurriculars: Football, Basketball, Track, Cheerleading
  • Gifted Education: Additional programming is provided for gifted students.
  • Special Education: A more inclusive model is provided, and students are supported through the Special Pops program, no matter their IEP.
  • Parent Involvement: Freedom Prep Parent Teacher Organization, Parent Advocates and Volunteers, Very Important Parents (VIPs), PTSO, Volunteer opportunities
  • Tours: Please contact the Main Office to set up a tour. We have limited in-person tours due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic; however, we're happy to set up virtual tours.

Enrollment Info

  • 1. Complete application online or at school. 2. Attend mandatory parent meeting with school leadership. 3. Gather and submit complete registration packet. 4. Enrolled at Freedom Prep!
  • Application Requirements: All new students to Freedom Prep will attend a summer family meeting and go through student orientation before the beginning of the school year.
  • Application Process Begins: 01/01/2021
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Diversity

  • Highly Diverse Economically64% of students are Economically Disadvantaged
  • Lacks Racial Diversity

Performance

Achievement
16.6 In 2023, the Average ACT Score for students was 16.6
85.1% In 2023, the Graduation Rate for seniors was 85.1%
Growth
5 In 2023, the TVAAS Growth Score showed more than expected growth

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