Freehold Township School District

The Freehold Township School District in New Jersey serves 7 schools, including 5 elementary schools and 2 middle schools. The district as a whole is ranked 192 out of 613 school districts in the state and is rated 3 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Within the district, a few schools stand out. Dwight D. Eisenhower School, a middle school, ranks 158 out of 743 New Jersey middle schools and is rated 4 out of 5 stars. It has strong test scores, with 72.6% of 7th graders proficient or better in ELA and 60.3% proficient or better in Math. At the elementary level, West Freehold School ranks 342 out of 1,338 New Jersey elementary schools and is also rated 4 out of 5 stars, with impressive math scores. Another standout is Marshall W. Errickson School, which ranks 399 out of 1,338 and has strong ELA scores.

However, the district also shows some areas for improvement. The chronic absenteeism rate across all schools is 16.6%, higher than the state average. Additionally, there is significant variability in performance among the elementary schools, with some like West Freehold and Marshall W. Errickson performing well above the state average, while others are closer to the average. The district also has notable differences in spending per student, ranging from $9,688 to $13,333, which may be worth exploring further.