freehold borough school district

What freehold borough school district does

Freehold Borough School District is a public PK-8 school district located in Freehold Borough, Monmouth County, New Jersey, serving over 1,600 students across three schools: Freehold Learning Center (PreK-2), Park Avenue Elementary School (grades 3-5), and Freehold Intermediate School (grades 6-8). The district operates in a minority-majority catchment with 80.8% Hispanic enrollment, 67% of students qualifying as economically disadvantaged, and 21% classified as English Language Learners. Governance is provided by an elected Freehold Borough Board of Education, with Dr. Asia Michael serving as Superintendent since December 2023.

The district's core educational platform is built on Google Workspace for Education, the Genesis Student Information System, LinkIt! benchmark assessments, and the iObservation educator evaluation platform, supported by a 1:1 Chromebook program for students in grades 3-8. Specialized programs include Title I schoolwide support, a Gifted & Talented enrichment track using NNAT3 assessment for identification, Multilingual Education (Bilingual and ESL), Special Education services including an integrated preschool using Tools of the Mind curriculum, and the 21st Century Community Learning Center after-school and summer enrichment program. The district has begun publishing guidance on Google Gemini AI use for staff but does not operate proprietary AI/ML capabilities.

As a New Jersey government entity, the district is funded through local property taxes, state aid, and federal grants including Title I and American Rescue Plan (ARP) funding, with educational services provided free of charge to district residents. The district allocated $8,112,667 in ARP funds for HVAC replacement and enclosed classroom construction at Freehold Learning Center, alongside a separate Park Avenue Complex construction project. Partnerships with Rider University, Acelero/Headstart, and the Freehold Borough Education Foundation support program delivery and community engagement.

Name

freehold borough school district

Legal name

Freehold Borough Board of Education

Website

https://freeholdboro.k12.nj.us

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Freehold Borough School District is a public PK-8 school district in Monmouth County, New Jersey, serving over 1,600 students across three schools. It delivers academic, special education, multilingual, and enrichment programs funded by local property taxes, state aid, and federal grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-8 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB), Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH)

Keywords

• Public education services
• K-8 school district
• Elementary and middle school education
• Special education programs
• Multilingual education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Freehold

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Freehold Borough School District is a public PK-8 school district operating three schools (Freehold Learning Center for PreK-2, Park Avenue Elementary for grades 3-5, and Freehold Intermediate School for grades 6-8) serving over 1,600 students in Freehold Borough, Monmouth County, New Jersey. It delivers comprehensive academic instruction aligned with NJ Student Learning Standards, supplemented by Gifted & Talented enrichment, integrated preschool, bilingual/ESL multilingual education, special education services, a 1:1 Chromebook program for grades 3-8, and the 21st Century Community Learning Center after-school and summer enrichment program.

Product overview

Freehold Borough School District is a three-school public school district serving PreK-8 students in Freehold, New Jersey, with over 1,600 students. The district operates a platform of educational programs and services centered around its three schools: Freehold Learning Center (PreK-2), Park Avenue Elementary (3-5), and Freehold Intermediate School (6-8). Core academic programs include Title I schoolwide support, Gifted & Talented enrichment, Multilingual Education (ESL and bilingual instruction), and Special Programs including early childhood and special education services. Technology-enhanced learning is supported through a 1:1 Chromebook program for grades 3-8. The district also offers extended learning through the 21st Century Community Learning Center after-school and summer program, along with AI education resources for staff professional development.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• District Schools (Freehold Learning Center, Park Avenue Elementary, Freehold Intermediate) Three-school public education structure: Freehold Learning Center (PreK-2), Park Avenue Elementary (grades 3-5), and Freehold Intermediate School (grades 6-8), providing comprehensive academic instruction aligned with NJ Student Learning Standards for district-resident children.
• 21st Century Community Learning Center (CCLC) After-school and summer enrichment program providing academic, artistic, and cultural enhancement activities for students in grades 3-8, including character education, drug and violence prevention, recreation, and technology education. Operates as a school-year program with four sessions and a summer session.
• Gifted & Talented Program Academic enrichment and acceleration program for students in Kindergarten through 8th grade, using NNAT3 assessment for identification, with pullout enrichment in grades K-5 and in-classroom enrichment in grades 6-8, including Math Honors track.
• Special Programs Department / Early Childhood Program Comprehensive special education services including Child Study Team services, speech, physical, and occupational therapy, resource center programs, in-class support, and self-contained classes. Also includes integrated and self-contained preschool programs using the Tools of the Mind curriculum.
• Multilingual Education Program Bilingual and ESL education services supporting English Language Learners with bilingual instruction and language development, led by a Director of Multilingual Education with Bilingual Education Teacher-Coach and ESL Instructional Coach staff.
• Chromebook 1:1 Program District-wide 1:1 device program providing Chromebooks to students in grades 3-8, with accompanying handbook covering acceptable use, maintenance, and technical support procedures.
• ESEA - ESSA Title I Program Federal Title I schoolwide program providing educational support including parent engagement nights, school-parent compacts, and resources for economically disadvantaged students.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Rider UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRider University has a partnership with Freehold Borough Schools, providing educational benefits and potential pathways for students and professional development opportunities for staff.
• Acelero/HeadstartminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for integrated preschool program at Freehold Learning Center, bringing together special needs and general education preschool students in an inclusive environment.
• Freehold Borough Ed Foundation (FBEF)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit educational foundation that supports Freehold Borough School District programs and services through fundraising and community engagement.
• Freehold Public LibraryminorOthersCommunity partnership providing students and families access to library resources and educational materials.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Freehold Township School District: Adjacent NJ public school district serving Freehold Township with K-8 schools of similar size and Monmouth County demographics. Operates under identical NJDOE regulatory framework with comparable funding model, making it the most direct operational and demographic peer.
• Asbury Park Public School District: Nearby Monmouth County, NJ K-12 district with similarly high percentages of economically disadvantaged and Hispanic/Latino students. Comparable in operating a small urban-suburban public school system serving a diverse, high-need population under identical NJDOE regulations.
• Long Branch Public Schools: Monmouth County, NJ public school district of similar size and demographic profile with high ELL and economically disadvantaged populations. Comparable operating model as a small urban NJ district with significant bilingual education needs and Title I schoolwide status.
• New Brunswick Public Schools: Mid-size NJ public school district serving a majority-Hispanic, high-ELL student population with strong bilingual/ESL programming. Comparable in operating a culturally responsive K-12 system with Title I schoolwide status, similar to Freehold Borough's demographic and programmatic mix.
• Perth Amboy Public Schools: NJ public school district with one of the highest Hispanic student percentages and largest bilingual education programs in the state. Comparable as a small-to-medium urban NJ district with similar multilingual, Title I schoolwide, and culturally responsive education models.

Broad incumbents

• KIPP New Jersey: Large charter school network operating multiple K-12 campuses in Newark and Camden, NJ. Comparable as an alternative K-12 provider serving predominantly minority and economically disadvantaged student populations within the same NJ regulatory environment.
• EdisonLearning: Education Management Organization that operates public school districts and programs. Comparable as a peer in the K-12 public education services market, providing an alternative operating model for district management and instructional services.
• National Heritage Academies: Charter management organization operating K-8 charter schools across multiple states. Comparable as a scaled operator of small, K-8 focused schools with similar instructional and operational service offerings to a public K-8 district.
• Stride (K12 Inc): Online and blended K-12 education provider offering curriculum, technology platforms, and instructional services. Comparable as a peer in K-12 instructional delivery, particularly relevant given Freehold's Chromebook 1:1 program and Google Workspace adoption.
• Paterson Public Schools: Large urban NJ public school district with high ELL, Hispanic, and economically disadvantaged populations. Comparable as a fellow NJ public school district operating under the same NJDOE regulations with bilingual education, Title I programs, and similar student demographic mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles21 records

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