Freedom Crossing Academy

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Freedom Crossing Academy ranks 391 st of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Freedom Crossing Academy is a public elementary and middle school in Saint Johns, Florida, serving 1,970 students in grades PK-8. The school is part of the highly-ranked St. Johns school district, which is ranked 4th out of 68 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Freedom Crossing Academy consistently outperforms the St. Johns district and the state of Florida in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 100% of students were proficient or better in Algebra 1 and Geometry EOC exams, compared to 78% and 74% in St. Johns, respectively. The school also has a more diverse student body compared to many nearby schools, with significant percentages of Hispanic (around 15%) and Asian (around 7.5%) students. Additionally, Freedom Crossing Academy has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates and a low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high socioeconomic status of the student population.

While Freedom Crossing Academy outperforms the district and state, the nearby schools in the St. Johns district (such as Hickory Creek Elementary, Liberty Pines Academy, Durbin Creek Elementary, Patriot Oaks Academy, Cunningham Creek Elementary, and Julington Creek Elementary) also demonstrate strong academic performance, with many of them also earning 4- and 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger. This suggests that the St. Johns district is providing a high-quality education to its students.

Detail:

Public K-8

1365 Shetland Dr
Saint Johns, FL 32259

(904) 547-4231

District: St. Johns

SchoolDigger Rank:
391^st of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,277

Students who attend Freedom Crossing Academy usually attend:

High:

Bartram Trail High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.7

Number of students: 1,970

Racial breakdown:

White:

66.3%

Hispanic:

15.0%

Asian:

7.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 11.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Freedom Crossing Academy ranks better than 82.7% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 18^th among 26 ranked elementary schools in the St. Johns School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.56. (See more...)

Compare Details Freedom Crossing Academy ranks better than 90.6% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.77. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Freedom Crossing Academy has the largest elementary school student body size in the St. Johns School District. Racial makeup is: White (66.3%), Hispanic (15%), Asian (7.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 11.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Freedom Crossing Academy is 16.7. 21 elementary schools in the St. Johns School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Freedom Crossing Academy employs 117.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Freedom Crossing Academy is $8,277. 22 elementary schools in the St. Johns School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Freedom Crossing Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Freedom Crossing Academy 113^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Freedom Crossing Academy in the ranking list.)

St. Johns:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Johns 4^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Freedom Crossing Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2019	88.54	197^th	2182	91.0%
2021	91.12	150^th	2247	93.3%
2022	88.50	223^rd	2219	90.0%
2023	87.70	226^th	2240	89.9%
2024	80.56	391^st	2256	82.7%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Freedom Crossing Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2021	92.15	61^st	1136	94.6%
2022	90.71	73^rd	1148	93.6%
2023	87.52	118^th	1177	90.0%
2024	87.77	113^th	1196	90.6%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Review counts

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Reviews:

by a parent
Friday, October 11, 2019

Cheaters. Cheated their way to victory in boys’ volleyball. The coach seemed to encourage cheating and was smiling and waving while the student line judge cheated over and over again. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Freedom Crossing Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2019	728	63	92	99	3	1	31	1017
2020	1010	73	141	180	4	1	68	1477
2021	1264	86	179	251	3	3	102	1888
2022	1451	95	205	296	4	5	134	2190
2023	1306	91	149	295	3	5	121	1970

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Freedom Crossing Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	1017	59.2	17.1	0.3
2020	1477	85.0	17.3	10.2
2021	1888	109.0	17.3	11.3
2022	2190	124.0	17.6	7.1
2023	1970	117.6	16.7	11.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Freedom Crossing Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	1017	59.2	17.1	0.3
2020	1477	85.0	17.3	10.2
2021	1888	109.0	17.3	11.3
2022	2190	124.0	17.6	7.1
2023	1970	117.6	16.7	11.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Freedom Crossing Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$113 (1.6%)	$6,888 (98.4%)	$7,001
2020	$111 (1.7%)	$6,480 (98.3%)	$6,590
2021	$226 (3.3%)	$6,606 (96.7%)	$6,831
2022	$233 (3.2%)	$7,157 (96.9%)	$7,389
2023	$404 (4.9%)	$7,871 (95.1%)	$8,277

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Freedom Crossing Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 197^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 226^th of 2240 Elementary schools	1.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Freedom Crossing Academy)	81	76	5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (St. Johns)	78	76	2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Freedom Crossing Academy)	90	87	3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (St. Johns)	82	80	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Freedom Crossing Academy)	80	89	9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (St. Johns)	77	76	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Freedom Crossing Academy)	88	90	2%
4th Grade Mathematics (St. Johns)	82	81	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Freedom Crossing Academy)	80	73	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (St. Johns)	76	75	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Freedom Crossing Academy)	81	67	14%
5th Grade Mathematics (St. Johns)	80	76	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Freedom Crossing Academy)	73	76	3%
5th Grade Science (St. Johns)	73	70	3%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Freedom Crossing Academy)	70	71	1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (St. Johns)	74	70	4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Freedom Crossing Academy)	74	79	5%
6th Grade Mathematics (St. Johns)	74	74
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1017	1970	93.7%
African American	63	91	44.4%
American Indian	3	3
Asian	92	149	62%
Hispanic	99	295	198%
Pacific Islander	1	5	400%
White	728	1306	79.4%
Two or More Races	31	121	290.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	0.3%	11.5%	11.2%

Schools Near Freedom Crossing Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Freedom Crossing Academy	Public	K-8	1365 Shetland Dr	Saint Johns	32259	St. Johns County	St. Johns	No	No	No	No	(904) 547-4231	1,970	118	16.7	11.5%	1,306 (66.3%)	91 (4.6%)	295 (15.0%)	149 (7.6%)	3 (0.2%)	5 (0.3%)	121 (6.1%)	80.6	391^st of 2256 public elementary schools	82.7%		87.7	226^th of 2240 public elementary schools	89.9%	165	73.0	66.0	72.0	75.0	71.0	74.0	80.0	72.0	61.0	78.0	79.0	91.0	64.0	72.0	100.0	100.0		99.0	$8,277	$404	$7,871
Cunningham Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1205 Roberts Rd	Saint Johns	32259	St. Johns County	St. Johns	No	No	No	No	(904) 547-7860	693	49	14.2	11.4%	512 (73.9%)	32 (4.6%)	83 (12.0%)	16 (2.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (6.9%)	88	229^th of 2256 public elementary schools	89.8%		83	338^th of 2240 public elementary schools	84.9%	109	76.0	74.0	71.0				86.0	73.0	84.0				67.0						$10,965	$979	$9,985
Julington Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2316 Race Track Rd	Saint Johns	32259	St. Johns County	St. Johns	No	No	No	No	(904) 547-7980	1,062	66	16.0	17.7%	766 (72.1%)	29 (2.7%)	142 (13.4%)	54 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	71 (6.7%)	89.8	185^th of 2256 public elementary schools	91.8%		93	96^th of 2240 public elementary schools	95.7%	89	83.0	84.0	70.0				89.0	81.0	71.0				72.0						$8,959	$630	$8,329
Durbin Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4100 Race Track Rd	Saint Johns	32259	St. Johns County	St. Johns	No	No	No	No	(904) 547-3880	959	64	14.9	13.0%	496 (51.7%)	36 (3.8%)	132 (13.8%)	200 (20.9%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	91 (9.5%)	92.5	101^st of 2256 public elementary schools	95.5%		93.3	85^th of 2240 public elementary schools	96.2%	16	82.0	73.0	78.0				85.0	85.0	86.0				74.0						$9,111	$431	$8,680
Patriot Oaks Academy	Public	K-8	475 Longleaf Pine Pkwy	Saint Johns	32259	St. Johns County	St. Johns	No	No	No	No	(904) 547-4050	1,468	91	16.1	7.0%	940 (64.0%)	40 (2.7%)	162 (11.0%)	240 (16.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	85 (5.8%)	88.6	215^th of 2256 public elementary schools	90.5%		90.6	160^th of 2240 public elementary schools	92.9%	55	82.0	73.0	71.0	78.0	81.0	90.0	87.0	84.0	73.0	88.0	68.0	95.0	69.0	83.0	98.0	100.0		98.0	$8,895	$437	$8,457
Timberlin Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	555 Pine Tree Ln	St Augustine	32092	St. Johns County	St. Johns	No	No	No	No	(904) 547-7400	1,311	80	16.4	8.8%	897 (68.4%)	35 (2.7%)	192 (14.6%)	101 (7.7%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	81 (6.2%)	84.9	303^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	86.6%		89	196^th of 2240 public elementary schools	91.3%	107	77.0	76.0	70.0				82.0	78.0	68.0				62.0						$8,795	$442	$8,353
Hickory Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	235 Hickory Creek Trl	Saint Johns	32259	St. Johns County	St. Johns	No	No	No	No	(904) 547-7450	793	52	15.2	11.0%	559 (70.5%)	34 (4.3%)	95 (12.0%)	45 (5.7%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (7.2%)	89	210^th of 2256 public elementary schools	90.7%		88.7	204^th of 2240 public elementary schools	90.9%	6	73.0	78.0	78.0				74.0	77.0	82.0				77.0						$9,325	$489	$8,837
Liberty Pines Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	10901 Russell Sampson Rd	Saint Johns	32259	St. Johns County	St. Johns	No	No	No	No	(904) 547-7900	1,815	101	18.0	12.3%	1,199 (66.1%)	52 (2.9%)	286 (15.8%)	145 (8.0%)	2 (0.1%)	5 (0.3%)	126 (6.9%)	83.8	324^th of 2256 public elementary schools	85.6%		84.2	307^th of 2240 public elementary schools	86.3%	17	74.0	70.0	69.0	68.0	73.0	74.0	77.0	73.0	74.0	85.0	66.0	83.0	71.0	82.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	97.0	$7,917	$352	$7,565
Loretto Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	3900 Loretto Rd	Jacksonville	32223	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	No	(904) 260-5800	999	65	15.3	24.6%	606 (60.7%)	75 (7.5%)	158 (15.8%)	105 (10.5%)	6 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (4.9%)	67.2	694^th of 2256 public elementary schools	69.2%		73.1	554^th of 2240 public elementary schools	75.3%	140	61.0	66.0	53.0				70.0	75.0	49.0				62.0						$10,224	$1,643	$8,582
Greenland Pines Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5050 Greenland Rd	Jacksonville	32258	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	No	(904) 260-5450	662	47	14.0	34.1%	387 (58.5%)	84 (12.7%)	81 (12.2%)	53 (8.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	54 (8.2%)	76.2	498^th of 2256 public elementary schools	77.9%		78.1	445^th of 2240 public elementary schools	80.1%	53	69.0	66.0	64.0				71.0	75.0	60.0				62.0						$12,660	$2,534	$10,126

Frequently Asked Questions about Freedom Crossing Academy

Is Freedom Crossing Academy a good school?

Freedom Crossing Academy ranks 391^st of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Freedom Crossing Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,970 students attended Freedom Crossing Academy.

What schools do graduates of Freedom Crossing Academy attend?

Students who attend Freedom Crossing Academy usually go on to attend:

High : Bartram Trail High School

What is the racial makeup of Freedom Crossing Academy?

Students at Freedom Crossing Academy are 66% White, 15% Hispanic, 8% Asian, 6% Two or more races, 5% African American.

What district is Freedom Crossing Academy in?

St. Johns

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