Freehold Borough School District

The Freehold Borough School District in New Jersey operates three schools: two elementary schools (Freehold Learning Center and Park Avenue Elementary School) and one middle school (Freehold Intermediate School). The district serves a diverse student population, with a majority Hispanic enrollment ranging from 78.93% to 80.59% across the three schools.

Academically, the schools in the Freehold Borough School District face challenges, with student performance on NJSLA tests falling below state averages in both English Language Arts and Math. The percentage of students proficient or better in ELA ranges from 27.3% to 49.1%, compared to the state average of 49% to 55.7%. In Math, the proficiency rates are even lower, ranging from 6.8% to 21.1%, compared to the state average of 17.8% to 34.3%. Additionally, the district has high rates of chronic absenteeism, with one school, Freehold Learning Center, reporting a rate of 25.4%.

Despite the academic challenges, the Freehold Borough School District allocates significant resources to its schools, with per-student spending ranging from $12,564 to $13,404. However, the district's diverse student population, high rates of free/reduced lunch eligibility, and below-average test scores suggest that the funding may not be translating into improved student outcomes. Targeted interventions and support programs could help address the performance gaps and ensure equitable access to educational resources for all students in the district.