Clifton T. Barkalow School

498 STILLWELLS CORNER ROAD
FREEHOLD, NJ 07728

ctb.freeholdtwp.k12.nj.us/

574 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Clifton T. Barkalow School, located in Freehold, New Jersey, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Freehold Township School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and social-emotional development. The curriculum is designed to challenge students through a variety of core subjects while offering opportunities for exploration through elective courses, technology integration, and extracurricular activities that cater to a diverse range of student interests.

The school prides itself on maintaining a strong partnership between educators, families, and the community to ensure student success. By focusing on critical thinking, collaborative learning, and character education, Clifton T. Barkalow aims to prepare its middle schoolers for the transition to high school and beyond. With a commitment to maintaining an inclusive atmosphere, the school provides various support services and resources to help every student navigate the unique challenges of their formative adolescent years.

574

Total Students

69.8

Full-Time Teachers

8.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Clifton T. Barkalow School
Demographic	Student Count
White	426
Hispanic	74
Black	28
Asian	36
Two or More	8
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
426 (74.2%)
Hispanic
74 (12.9%)
Asian
36 (6.3%)
Black
28 (4.9%)
Two or More
8 (1.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Freehold Township School District
Phone:	(732)431-4403
Website:	http://ctb.freeholdtwp.k12.nj.us/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	574
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	69.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	75
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 193

Grade 7 178

Grade 8 203