We are incredibly proud to announce that Freedom Elementary has been named an A-rated campus in the Texas Education Agency’s 2023 Accountability Ratings!
This outstanding achievement marks a major milestone for the school, which climbed from a B to an A rating in just one year under new leadership.
Principal Selina Puente shared her pride in the entire Freedom team, saying, “I’m very proud of my staff and students for doing all the amazing things that helped us to achieve this great accolade.”
Reaching this level so quickly was deeply moving for Puente. “We went from a B to an A in one year, with a new principal and new leadership. Reaching this point in one year, I never thought we could accomplish it. I am very emotional. It was always a goal, and to get it in a year… It’s just amazing.”
She attributes the school’s success to a strong, united culture. “It is my name on the paper, but it really is a family here. Our campus culture is so unique, and I think that has helped make us so successful, the desire to be the best for our kids, and to give our all every day.”
Puente also praised the commitment and passion of her team: “We work hard without me asking because we care deeply about our kids. We don’t do things halfway. It’s all or nothing.”
“Freedom students and staff have worked extremely hard to meet the challenge. We are extremely proud of what they have accomplished and continue to accomplish. We look forward to many, many great things to come from the A-Rated Freedom Cardinals,” said Rolando Ramirez, Superintendent of Schools.
Congratulations to Freedom Elementary’s students, staff, and families on this recognition. Your hard work, heart, and teamwork truly make you A-rated in every way!
