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Freehold Borough School District

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

Learn About This District's:

280 Park Avenue
Freehold, NJ 07728
Monmouth County
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PH: (732) 761-2103

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Grades PK-8
1336 students
3 schools

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NJ ASK Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy

35% (2010)

36% (2009)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 60% in 2010.

Math

67% (2010)

56% (2009)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 4

Science

85% (2010)

73% (2009)

72% (2008)

67% (2007)
The state average for Science was 93% in 2010.

Language Arts Literacy

34% (2010)

38% (2009)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 60% in 2010.

Math

52% (2010)

44% (2009)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy

40% (2010)

41% (2009)

50% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 63% in 2010.

Math

59% (2010)

61% (2009)

74% (2008)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy

52% (2010)

46% (2009)

38% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 65% in 2010.

Math

53% (2010)

55% (2009)

46% (2008)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy

44% (2010)

57% (2009)

45% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 69% in 2010.

Math

45% (2010)

51% (2009)

41% (2008)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 8

Science

71% (2010)

80% (2009)

82% (2008)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2010.

Language Arts Literacy

65% (2010)

59% (2009)

74% (2008)
The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 83% in 2010.

Math

52% (2010)

54% (2009)

50% (2008)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2010.

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

About the Tests

In 2009-2010 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science.
The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Testing in New Jersey: An Overview

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NJ ASK By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	35%
Female	34%
Male	35%
Black	35%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	23%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	69%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	23%
Non-economically disadvantaged	68%
Non-migrant	35%

Math	This District
All Students	67%
Female	56%
Male	75%
Black	71%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	57%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	97%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	58%
Non-economically disadvantaged	92%
Special education	68%
Limited English proficient	33%
Non-migrant	67%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 4

Science	This District
All Students	85%
Female	89%
Male	82%
Black	89%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	77%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	100%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	79%
Non-economically disadvantaged	97%
Special education	73%
Limited English proficient	64%
Non-migrant	85%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	34%
Female	47%
Male	24%
Black	36%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	22%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	57%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	24%
Non-economically disadvantaged	55%
Non-migrant	34%

Math	This District
All Students	52%
Female	57%
Male	49%
Black	43%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	43%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	82%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	45%
Non-economically disadvantaged	68%
Special education	23%
Limited English proficient	27%
Non-migrant	52%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 5

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	40%
Female	46%
Male	35%
Black	31%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	33%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	61%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	31%
Non-economically disadvantaged	57%
Non-migrant	40%

Math	This District
All Students	59%
Female	57%
Male	60%
Black	46%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	50%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	88%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	47%
Non-economically disadvantaged	84%
Non-migrant	59%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 6

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	52%
Female	62%
Male	42%
Black	44%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	41%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	72%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	45%
Non-economically disadvantaged	66%
Non-migrant	52%

Math	This District
All Students	53%
Female	57%
Male	49%
Black	39%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	37%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	82%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	42%
Non-economically disadvantaged	78%
Non-migrant	53%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	44%
Female	50%
Male	39%
Black	38%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	34%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	69%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	34%
Non-economically disadvantaged	63%
Non-migrant	44%

Math	This District
All Students	45%
Female	47%
Male	44%
Black	29%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	35%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	72%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	35%
Non-economically disadvantaged	63%
Non-migrant	45%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	71%
Female	68%
Male	74%
Black	59%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	63%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	90%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	68%
Non-economically disadvantaged	76%
Non-migrant	71%

Language Arts Literacy	This District
All Students	65%
Female	64%
Male	66%
Black	59%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	51%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	92%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	58%
Non-economically disadvantaged	76%
Non-migrant	65%

Math	This District
All Students	52%
Female	57%
Male	47%
Black	18%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	47%
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	76%
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	44%
Non-economically disadvantaged	64%
Non-migrant	52%

Source: NJ Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

About the Tests

In 2009-2010 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science.
The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey.
The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Testing in New Jersey: An Overview

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	12	12

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Hispanic	58%	20%
White, not Hispanic	24%	54%
Black, not Hispanic	15%	17%
Asian/Pacific Islander	3%	8%
Pacific Islander	<1%	<1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%
Two or more races	<1%	<1%

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Student Subgroups

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	62%	30%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$13,118	$15,798

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	67%	60%
Support services	12%	13%
Administration	8%	9%
Other expenditures	12%	17%

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