Dwight D. Eisenhower School

Summary:

Dwight D. Eisenhower School is a high-performing public middle school in Freehold, New Jersey, serving 558 students in grades 6-8. The school consistently ranks among the top middle schools in the state, with impressive academic achievements that set it apart from many nearby institutions.

Dwight D. Eisenhower School's students excel on the NJSLA (New Jersey Student Learning Assessment) tests, outperforming the state and Freehold Township School District averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. In 2022-2023, 77.6% of 8th-grade students were proficient or better in NJSLA/English Language Arts, compared to 67.5% for the district and 55.3% for the state. The school's performance is particularly strong in Algebra I, with 86.8% of students proficient or better, significantly higher than the district (85.6%) and state (35.1%) averages. This consistent academic excellence has earned Dwight D. Eisenhower School a reputation as one of the top middle schools in the region.

Another notable aspect of Dwight D. Eisenhower School is its diverse student population, with 74.55% White, 9.68% Hispanic, 8.78% Asian, and 4.66% African American students. The school's strong performance on NJSLA tests extends to its Hispanic and African American students, who rank among the top in the state for their respective subgroups. This level of equity in academic achievement is commendable and could provide valuable insights for other schools seeking to improve outcomes for underrepresented student populations. While the school experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism during the COVID-19 pandemic, reaching 81.5% in 2020-2021, it remains a standout institution, outperforming many nearby middle schools, such as Tinton Falls Middle School and Clifton T. Barkalow School, in academic achievement and diversity.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 279 Burlington Road
       Freehold, NJ  07728-1599


(732) 431-3910

District: Freehold Township School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
153rd of 748 New Jersey Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,436 Help


Students who attend Dwight D. Eisenhower School usually attend:

High:    Freehold Township High School

Feeder schools for Dwight D. Eisenhower School:

Elementary:    C. Richard Applegate School
    Joseph J Catena School

Student/teacher ratio:  7.9 Help
Number of students:  558

Racial breakdown:

White:
74.6%
Hispanic:
9.7%
Asian:
8.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  8.8% Help


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Compare Details Dwight D. Eisenhower School ranks better than 79.5% of middle schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.9. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (74.6%), Hispanic (9.7%), Asian (8.8%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dwight D. Eisenhower School is 7.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dwight D. Eisenhower School is $10,436.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Dwight D. Eisenhower School:

SchoolDigger ranks Dwight D. Eisenhower School 153rd of 748 New Jersey public middle schools. (See Dwight D. Eisenhower School in the ranking list.)

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Freehold Township School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Freehold Township School District 165th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dwight D. Eisenhower School

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Rank History for all students at Dwight D. Eisenhower School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 86.29 44th 574 92.3%
2004 83.19 77th 588 86.9%
2005 79.99 118th 599 80.3%
2006 81.55 107th 615 82.6%
2007 78.88 119th 631 81.1%
2008 78.74 125th 640 80.5%
2009 81.53 95th 664 85.7%
2010 77.77 148th 677 78.1%
2011 76.27 170th 684 75.1%
2012 78.59 152nd 677 77.5%
2013 78.46 150th 704 78.7%
2014 79.81 139th 717 80.6%
2015 86.20 48th 713 93.3%
2016 85.09 52nd 713 92.7%
2017 79.34 136th 712 80.9%
2018 78.32 139th 716 80.6%
2019 77.76 149th 745 80.0%
2021 60.94 219th 652 66.4%
2022 75.12 157th 745 78.9%
2023 76.90 153rd 748 79.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Dwight D. Eisenhower School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.57 135th 471 71.3%
2019 63.42 121st 492 75.4%
2021 31.45 267th 401 33.4%
2022 45.52 225th 535 57.9%
2023 55.18 168th 505 66.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dwight D. Eisenhower School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.48 256th 522 51.0%
2019 74.02 78th 541 85.6%
2021 61.22 102nd 467 78.2%
2022 55.95 164th 549 70.1%
2023 60.84 136th 568 76.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Dwight D. Eisenhower School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.63 130th 680 80.9%
2019 77.81 147th 703 79.1%
2021 63.94 185th 625 70.4%
2022 77.90 138th 726 81.0%
2023 78.25 136th 720 81.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Dwight D. Eisenhower School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.29 142nd 675 79.0%
2019 77.11 154th 697 77.9%
2021 58.62 217th 635 65.8%
2022 70.38 181st 730 75.2%
2023 75.50 153rd 718 78.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Dwight D. Eisenhower School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.15 56th 200 72.0%
2019 83.34 11th 199 94.5%
2021 69.99 40th 147 72.8%
2022 80.36 26th 200 87.0%
2023 46.75 120th 201 40.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Dwight D. Eisenhower School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 56.32 85th 291 70.8%
2022 83.70 26th 356 92.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Dwight D. Eisenhower School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.81 184th 504 63.5%
2019 72.78 95th 524 81.9%
2021 67.89 97th 480 79.8%
2022 69.44 119th 591 79.9%
2023 82.50 56th 587 90.5%
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Rank History for White students at Dwight D. Eisenhower School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.03 136th 497 72.6%
2019 69.06 133rd 504 73.6%
2021 36.04 284th 435 34.7%
2022 60.14 183rd 512 64.3%
2023 64.39 162nd 509 68.2%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Dwight D. Eisenhower School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 326 16 17 3 0 n/a n/a 0 362
1989 301 9 14 4 1 n/a n/a 0 329
1990 276 6 17 3 0 n/a n/a 0 302
1991 253 8 13 8 0 n/a n/a 0 282
1992 245 3 21 14 0 n/a n/a 0 283
1993 291 8 26 9 0 n/a n/a 0 334
1994 280 10 22 13 1 n/a n/a 0 326
1995 348 19 36 16 3 n/a n/a 0 422
1996 348 19 36 16 3 n/a n/a 0 422
1998 358 32 38 20 1 n/a n/a 0 449
1999 382 33 41 22 1 n/a n/a 0 479
2000 497 40 52 25 0 n/a n/a 0 614
2001 554 29 51 28 0 n/a n/a 0 662
2002 616 28 65 44 0 n/a n/a 0 753
2003 616 28 65 44 0 n/a n/a 0 753
2004 663 36 69 40 0 n/a n/a 0 808
2005 647 33 61 36 1 n/a n/a 0 778
2006 637 39 63 28 0 n/a n/a 0 767
2007 619 39 64 31 0 n/a n/a 0 753
2008 673 41 73 40 0 n/a n/a 0 827
2009 647 34 90 51 0 0 0 0 822
2010 651 41 65 53 24 0 0 0 834
2011 610 37 84 57 0 0 0 0 788
2012 617 43 79 50 0 0 0 0 789
2013 567 52 76 51 1 0 1 0 748
2014 524 43 80 58 0 0 2 0 707
2015 514 41 76 54 0 0 2 0 687
2016 507 35 72 62 1 1 2 0 680
2017 506 29 84 60 1 2 0 0 682
2018 484 28 80 71 0 2 2 0 667
2019 498 31 76 69 2 5 5 0 686
2020 496 27 55 64 1 5 6 0 654
2021 477 33 51 65 1 5 7 0 639
2022 450 30 52 57 1 4 7 0 601
2023 416 26 49 54 1 3 9 0 558

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dwight D. Eisenhower School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 362 33.0 10.9 n/a
1989 329 34.0 9.6 n/a
1990 302 33.0 9.1 1.3
1991 282 32.0 8.8 0.7
1992 283 30.0 9.4 1.8
1993 334 29.0 11.5 3.3
1994 326 31.0 10.5 5.2
1995 422 30.0 14.1 4.3
1996 422 30.0 14.1 4.3
1998 449 37.1 12.1 3.1
1999 479 38.6 12.4 3.8
2000 614 49.6 12.4 4.6
2001 662 49.8 13.3 3.6
2002 753 53.0 14.2 4.8
2003 753 53.0 14.2 4.8
2004 808 52.0 15.5 4.1
2005 778 53.0 14.7 n/a
2006 767 52.0 14.8 5.1
2007 753 55.0 13.7 3.6
2008 827 48.0 17.2 3.6
2009 822 55.4 11.1 4.9
2010 834 53.0 15.7 5.9
2011 788 50.8 15.5 7
2012 789 58.7 13.4 8.4
2013 748 62.5 11.9 11.2
2014 707 64.5 10.9 9.5
2015 687 66.0 10.4 10.5
2016 680 66.0 10.3 8.8
2017 682 59.5 11.4 10.3
2018 667 61.5 10.8 12.7
2019 686 58.5 11.7 12.2
2020 654 59.5 10.9 12.2
2021 639 59.0 10.8 11.6
2022 601 58.2 10.3 10.3
2023 558 70.0 7.9 8.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dwight D. Eisenhower School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 362 33.0 10.9 n/a
1989 329 34.0 9.6 n/a
1990 302 33.0 9.1 1.3
1991 282 32.0 8.8 0.7
1992 283 30.0 9.4 1.8
1993 334 29.0 11.5 3.3
1994 326 31.0 10.5 5.2
1995 422 30.0 14.1 4.3
1996 422 30.0 14.1 4.3
1998 449 37.1 12.1 3.1
1999 479 38.6 12.4 3.8
2000 614 49.6 12.4 4.6
2001 662 49.8 13.3 3.6
2002 753 53.0 14.2 4.8
2003 753 53.0 14.2 4.8
2004 808 52.0 15.5 4.1
2005 778 53.0 14.7 n/a
2006 767 52.0 14.8 5.1
2007 753 55.0 13.7 3.6
2008 827 48.0 17.2 3.6
2009 822 55.4 11.1 4.9
2010 834 53.0 15.7 5.9
2011 788 50.8 15.5 7
2012 789 58.7 13.4 8.4
2013 748 62.5 11.9 11.2
2014 707 64.5 10.9 9.5
2015 687 66.0 10.4 10.5
2016 680 66.0 10.3 8.8
2017 682 59.5 11.4 10.3
2018 667 61.5 10.8 12.7
2019 686 58.5 11.7 12.2
2020 654 59.5 10.9 12.2
2021 639 59.0 10.8 11.6
2022 601 58.2 10.3 10.3
2023 558 70.0 7.9 8.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dwight D. Eisenhower School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $118 (1.1%) $10,318 (98.9%) $10,436

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dwight D. Eisenhower School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 149th of 745 Middle schoolsRanks 153rd of 748 Middle schools
 0.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Dwight D. Eisenhower School)74.164.5
 9.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Freehold Township School District)68.563.1
 5.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)56.149
 7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Dwight D. Eisenhower School)58.250.5
 7.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Freehold Township School District)55.446.5
 8.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)40.634.3
 6.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Dwight D. Eisenhower School)75.864.5
 11.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Freehold Township School District)74.960.5
 14.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.855.7
 7.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Dwight D. Eisenhower School)62.255.8
 6.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Freehold Township School District)5952.5
 6.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)42.133.8
 8.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Dwight D. Eisenhower School)78.977.6
 1.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Freehold Township School District)79.167.5
 11.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.955.3
 7.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Dwight D. Eisenhower School)29.830.1
 0.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Freehold Township School District)40.327.7
 12.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)29.317.8
 11.5%
8th Grade Algebra I (Dwight D. Eisenhower School)95.786.7
 9%
   8th Grade Algebra I (Freehold Township School District)96.785.6
 11.1%
   8th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)75.166
 9.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Dwight D. Eisenhower School)95.786.8
 8.9%
   End of Course Algebra I (Freehold Township School District)96.785.6
 11.1%
   End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)43.335.1
 8.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students686558
 18.7%
African American3126
 16.1%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian7649
 35.5%
Hispanic6954
 21.7%
Pacific Islander53
 40%
White498416
 16.5%
Two or More Races59
 80%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients12.2%8.8%
 3.5%


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Dwight D. Eisenhower School ranks 153rd of 748 New Jersey middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Dwight D. Eisenhower School are 75% White, 10% Hispanic, 9% Asian, 5% African American, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 558 students attended Dwight D. Eisenhower School.

Students who attend Dwight D. Eisenhower School usually go on to attend Freehold Township High School


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