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Gene Witt Elementary School vs. Freedom Elementary School

Should you attend Gene Witt Elementary School or Freedom Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Gene Witt Elementary School
200 Rye Rd E
Bradenton, FL 34212
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Freedom Elementary School
9515 E State Road 64
Bradenton, FL 34212
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Gene Witt Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

Freedom Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 754 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gene Witt Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 611 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Freedom Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
754 students
611 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Gene Witt Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Freedom Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Gene Witt Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Freedom Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
45 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Gene Witt Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Freedom Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Gene Witt Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Manatee School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Freedom Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Manatee School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#177 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 5%)
#418 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Gene Witt Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Freedom Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
82%
(Top 5% in FL)
76%
(Top 20% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gene Witt Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Manatee School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Freedom Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Manatee School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
79%
(Top 10% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
72%
(Top 20% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gene Witt Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Manatee School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Freedom Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Manatee School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-74%
(Top 10% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 10% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gene Witt Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Manatee School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Freedom Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Manatee School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Gene Witt Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Freedom Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
60
77
Kindergarten Students
111
88
Grade 1 Students
112
78
Grade 2 Students
119
96
Grade 3 Students
119
102
Grade 4 Students
117
82
Grade 5 Students
116
88

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Gene Witt Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Manatee School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Freedom Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Manatee School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
16%
22%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Gene Witt Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Manatee School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Freedom Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Manatee School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Gene Witt Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Manatee School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Freedom Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Manatee School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
72%
63%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Gene Witt Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Manatee School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Freedom Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Manatee School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Gene Witt Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Manatee School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Freedom Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Manatee School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.46
0.55
This chart showcases the diversity score of Gene Witt Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Manatee School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Freedom Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Manatee School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
27%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Gene Witt Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Manatee School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Freedom Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Manatee School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
14%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Gene Witt Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Manatee School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Freedom Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Manatee School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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