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#945 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 38% in state
Freehold Intermediate School
Middle School · Freehold Borough School District · Freehold, NJ
A Freehold Borough School District middle school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
280 PARK AVENUE, Freehold, NJ 07728
- Math 30% vs NJ 36% (2025)
- Reading 40% vs NJ 57% (2025)
- 11:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Freehold Intermediate School score 35% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2021, reaching 35% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 42 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
80.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Freehold Intermediate School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 70Very Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$107,042
Median home value
$490,000
Median rent
$1,941/mo
College educated
46.3%
Homeownership
77.1%
Poverty rate
7.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07728; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton T. Barkalow SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 6–8 | 1.3 mi | 605 | Compare → |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 6–8 | 2.4 mi | 578 | Compare → |
| Manalapan-englishtown Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 7–8 | 4.7 mi | 1,158 | Compare → |
| Cedar Drive Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | 6–8 | 5.0 mi | 320 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Freehold Borough School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $26,399NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Freehold Intermediate School is listed in Freehold Borough School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Freehold Intermediate School
Freehold Intermediate School is a public middle school in Freehold, NJ, part of Freehold Borough School District, serving approximately 519 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #945 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Freehold Intermediate School
What grades does Freehold Intermediate School serve?
Freehold Intermediate School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Freehold Intermediate School?
Freehold Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 519 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Freehold Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Freehold Intermediate School is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Freehold Intermediate School rank in NJ?
Freehold Intermediate School ranks #945 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Freehold Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Freehold Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Freehold Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Freehold Intermediate School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Freehold Intermediate School a charter school?
No, Freehold Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Freehold Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, Freehold Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Freehold Intermediate School?
80.2% of students at Freehold Intermediate School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 519
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Monmouth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.9%
- Phone
- (732) 761-2156
- Area population (ZIP 07728)
- 56,623
- Area average commute
- 31.1 min
- Area median age
- 41.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07728; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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