Summary:
Clifton T. Barkalow School is a public middle school located in Freehold, New Jersey, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 661 students. This high-performing school is part of the Freehold Township School District, which is ranked 192 out of 613 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Clifton T. Barkalow School consistently outperforms the state average on academic assessments, with a higher percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 75% of 6th graders, 58% of 7th graders, and 62% of 8th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 53.2%, 53.9%, and 52.9%, respectively. The school also stands out in its Algebra I performance, with 92.9% of students proficient or better, significantly higher than the state average of 39.7%. Additionally, the school performs particularly well in certain student subgroups, ranking 40th out of 352 New Jersey middle schools for African American students and 155th out of 584 for students of low socioeconomic status, both with a 4-star rating.
When compared to nearby middle schools, Dwight D. Eisenhower School, which is also part of the Freehold Township School District, has lower proficiency rates in ELA and Mathematics compared to Clifton T. Barkalow School. Additionally, Clifton T. Barkalow School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.3 to 11.5 over the past few years, which is lower than the state average. Overall, Clifton T. Barkalow School is a standout institution in the Freehold Township School District and the state of New Jersey, consistently ranking in the top 30% of middle schools with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
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Detail:
Public 6-8
District:
Freehold Township School District
SchoolDigger Rank:
204th of 743 New Jersey Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,513
Students who attend Clifton T. Barkalow School usually attend:
Feeder schools for Clifton T. Barkalow School:
Student/teacher ratio: 8.7
Number of students: 605
Racial breakdown:
White:
71.9%
Hispanic:
14.0%
Asian:
6.6%
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African American:
5.1%
Two or more races:
1.5%
American Indian:
0.5%
Pacific Islander:
0.3%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 13.1%
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