Clifton T. Barkalow School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Freehold, New Jersey 07728 · Freehold Township School District
#114 of 440 middle schools in New Jersey
#518 of 15,369 nationally
About Clifton T. Barkalow School
Clifton T. Barkalow School is a public middle located in Freehold, in the Freehold Township School District school district of New Jersey, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 574 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 87.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of middle schools in United States and 114th of 440 ranked middle schools in New Jersey. Its strongest component is students per teacher (98th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (77th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 574.
There are 14 schools in Freehold; Clifton T. Barkalow School ranks 2nd of 12 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)60%
- Reading proficiency (30%)71%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)15%
- Students per teacher (15%)8.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Clifton T. Barkalow School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 574
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 15%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 8.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 71%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 60%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Clifton T. Barkalow School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Early Childhood Learning Center
Freehold · Public other · Grades PK–PK
95 students · 196 m away
West Freehold School
Freehold · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
447 students · 666 m away
Laura Donovan School
Freehold · Public elementary · Grades K–5
441 students · 1.8 km away
Freehold Intermediate School
Freehold · Public middle · Grades 6–8
498 students · 2.0 km away
Park Avenue Elementary School
Freehold · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
463 students · 2.0 km away
Freehold Township High School
Freehold Twp. · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,813 students · 2.6 km away
Marshall W. Errickson School
Freehold · Public elementary · Grades K–5
464 students · 2.8 km away
Freehold Borough High School
Freehold · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,376 students · 4.0 km away
C. Richard Applegate School
Freehold · Public elementary · Grades K–5
358 students · 4.6 km away
Freehold Learning Center
Freehold · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
562 students · 4.7 km away
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Valleyview Middle School
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571 students
Pleasant Valley School
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Memorial Middle School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Clifton T. Barkalow School a good school?
Clifton T. Barkalow School has a Success Index (US) of 87.4 out of 100 (Top 5% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #114 of 440 in New Jersey. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Clifton T. Barkalow School rank in New Jersey?
Clifton T. Barkalow School ranks #114 of 440 middle schools in New Jersey and #518 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Clifton T. Barkalow School?
Clifton T. Barkalow School had 574 students in 2025.
Is Clifton T. Barkalow School a elementary school or a high school?
Clifton T. Barkalow School is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Clifton T. Barkalow School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Clifton T. Barkalow School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.