Freehold Borough School District

The Freehold Borough School District in New Jersey consists of 3 schools: 2 elementary schools (Freehold Learning Center and Park Avenue Elementary School) and 1 middle school (Freehold Intermediate School). The district faces some significant challenges, with its schools generally underperforming state averages and ranking in the bottom half of their respective categories statewide.

One standout element is that Freehold Intermediate School excels in Algebra I assessments, with 65.9% of its students scoring proficient or better in 2023-2024, far exceeding the state average of 39.7%. Additionally, Park Avenue Elementary School has relatively higher English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency rates compared to the district and state, particularly in 4th and 5th grades. However, the schools in the district generally underperform the state averages on standardized tests, especially in mathematics, with the percentage of 8th graders scoring proficient or better in math ranging from 13.1% to 23.1%, compared to the state average of 19.4%.

The data also reveals high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 16.6% to 16.6% across the 3 schools, as well as high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 70.61% to 74.38%. These factors suggest significant economic challenges faced by the student population, which may contribute to the academic performance gaps observed. Addressing these issues, along with improving math proficiency and addressing chronic absenteeism, could be key focus areas for the district moving forward.