Serving 566 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Freehold Learning Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 566 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Freehold Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Freehold Learning Center's student population of 566 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
566 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Freehold Learning Center is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
77%
34%
Black
6%
15%
White
14%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Freehold Learning Center often compared to?
Freehold Learning Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Village School, Sycamore Drive Early Childhood Learning Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Freehold Learning Center?
566 students attend Freehold Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Freehold Learning Center students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Freehold Learning Center?
Freehold Learning Center has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Freehold Learning Center offer ?
Freehold Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Freehold Learning Center part of?
Freehold Learning Center is part of Freehold Borough School District.
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