The top reported proficiency rate is 64% in Math. The lowest is 43% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Marshall W. Errickson School
Marshall W. Errickson School is one of the elementary schools in the Freehold Township School District, serving kindergarten through fifth grade. It is a regular public school located in Freehold, which is the county seat of Monmouth County. Freehold Borough is a compact commuter town roughly halfway between New York City and Philadelphia, with a walkable downtown core around Court Street and Main Street that includes the county courthouse and local businesses. The surrounding Freehold Township is more suburban and includes the Freehold Raceway Mall and significant preserved open space. The borough itself has seen steady population growth and holds a Transit Village designation, indicating a focus on downtown revitalization.
On state assessments administered in the 2024-25 school year, Errickson posted results that place the school above the midpoint among districts in Monmouth County when overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades is averaged. In math, the share of students scoring proficient or above reached roughly three in five in third grade, climbed to about seven in ten in fourth grade, and settled near three in five in fifth grade. In English language arts, the pattern was similar: around two in five in third grade, about seven in ten in fourth grade, and around three in five in fifth grade. In fifth-grade science, roughly two in five students met the state’s proficiency benchmark. The numbers suggest that performance is strongest in fourth grade in both math and ELA, while third-grade ELA and fifth-grade science are relative soft spots. A parent may want to ask the school how it supports early literacy and science instruction.
The school enrolls a student body that is predominantly white, with a sizable Hispanic minority and smaller shares of Asian and Black students. The share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch is modest. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not reported in the source material, so those dimensions are not available here. Because Errickson serves only elementary grades, there is no graduation rate to report.
The Freehold Township School District recently approved a bond referendum that directly affects this school. Voters authorized funding to replace roofs, HVAC systems, fire alarms, and windows across all district schools, build secure vestibules, and convert open pod-style classrooms at Errickson (along with Applegate Elementary) into permanent walled classrooms. Construction is expected to begin in June 2026. This is the district’s first major building referendum since an earlier cycle, and it signals a significant upgrade to the physical learning environment, funded through local property taxes.
The surrounding housing market reflects the area’s desirability as a commuter hub. Home values in the zip code sit well above national medians, and rents are correspondingly high, meaning that buying or renting in the school’s attendance zone requires a substantial household income. The median listing price in the county was above eight hundred thousand dollars in mid-2026, and homes have been selling relatively quickly. The district relies heavily on local property tax revenue, which is a factor families considering the area should account for in their budget.
Academically, Errickson delivers solid results relative to other districts in the county, with fourth grade being a high point. The upcoming facility improvements, including converting open classrooms to walled rooms, could change the instructional environment in ways that matter for student focus and noise control. The student population is economically modest compared to many New Jersey elementary schools, and the school’s racial and ethnic makeup is largely white with a notable Hispanic presence. Parents who value a suburban commuter setting with a walkable downtown nearby will find Freehold offers that combination, though the cost of housing is a major factor. Missing data on special education and English learner services means those conversations should happen directly with the school.
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