Middle Schools in Freehold Township School District

The Freehold Township School District in New Jersey is home to two exceptional middle schools, Clifton T. Barkalow School and Dwight D. Eisenhower School, both of which consistently deliver high academic performance and a strong educational foundation for their students.

Both schools have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement, with consistently high proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics on the NJSLA assessments, often outperforming the district and state averages. Notably, the schools have exceptional performance on the Algebra I end-of-course assessment, with proficiency rates around 85% compared to the state average of 35.1%. While Clifton T. Barkalow School has slightly lower proficiency rates in some areas, both schools are providing a robust academic experience for their students.

In terms of student demographics, the schools have predominantly White student populations, with Dwight D. Eisenhower School having a slightly more diverse student body. Both schools have relatively low percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively affluent student population. The higher per-student spending and student-teacher ratio at Clifton T. Barkalow School may contribute to its slightly lower academic performance compared to Dwight D. Eisenhower School, suggesting the Freehold Township School District is effectively allocating resources to support student learning.