Freeman assesses student growth with the NWEA-MAP (Northwest Evaluation Association-Measure of Academic Progress) Test. This is done for numerous beneficial reasons. First, MAP testing allows the district the ability to administer the test multiple times during the school year. Next, it provides immediate results and data (within 24 hours of the completion of the assessment). Most importantly, it allows teachers the opportunity to take test results and modify instruction for individual students.
In accordance with the Nebraska Reading bill, Freeman students in grades K-3 are assessed with the NWEA Fluency and Reading assessments three times a year (fall, winter, spring). Each student takes an adaptive online test which automatically adjusts the difficulty level of the questions, depending on the performance of the student on that test. The assessment uses an equal-interval RIT scale increasing the stability of the results and providing grade-independent analysis of a child's learning.
Freeman students grades 4-11 are assessed during the winter benchmark assessment period in the areas of reading and math.
The Nebraska Student-Centered Assessment System (NSCAS), is the statewide assessment system that embodies Nebraska’s holistic view of students and helps them prepare for success in postsecondary education, career, and civic life. It uses multiple measures throughout the year to provide educators and decision-makers at all levels with the insights they need to support student learning.
Freeman students in grades 3-8 are assessed during the spring assessment period in math and language arts. Students in grades 5 and 8 also take the science assessment.
Since the spring of 2017, in the state of Nebraska, all 11th grade students are required to take the ACT. Freeman students take this test not only to measure current academic standing, but also to plan for post-secondary education. Scores consistently show that Freeman students score significantly above the state and national averages. Data provided shows the average scores of the given graduating senior class based on the first time they take the test, usually as a junior. Most students take the test multiple times and improve scores over the first test.