Top Rankings
Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,683 students in Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,557 Schools
# Students
3,683 Students
1,339,860 Students
# Teachers
337 Teachers
115,689 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 646 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#242 out of 648 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
47%
Graduation Rate
90%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.71
# American Indian Students
5 Students
2,422 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
227 Students
138,661 Students
% Asian Students
6%
10%
# Hispanic Students
794 Students
423,348 Students
% Hispanic Students
22%
32%
# Black Students
358 Students
196,542 Students
% Black Students
10%
15%
# White Students
2,116 Students
536,279 Students
% White Students
57%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
2,962 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
171 Students
37,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
128
43,886
# Students in K Grade:
242
86,189
# Students in 1st Grade:
232
88,385
# Students in 2nd Grade:
237
90,397
# Students in 3rd Grade:
241
91,186
# Students in 4th Grade:
255
92,179
# Students in 5th Grade:
247
93,667
# Students in 6th Grade:
236
95,200
# Students in 7th Grade:
320
98,764
# Students in 8th Grade:
275
100,169
# Students in 9th Grade:
318
107,364
# Students in 10th Grade:
280
100,102
# Students in 11th Grade:
256
98,448
# Students in 12th Grade:
251
98,516
# Ungraded Students:
165
55,408
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,647 is higher than the state median of $27,348. The school district revenue/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,348 is higher than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$109 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$104 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,647
$27,348
Spending / Student
$28,348
$26,228
Best Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Matawan Regional High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
450 Atlantic Avenue
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 705-5200
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 705-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,139 students
Rank: #22.
Matawan-aberdeen Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
469 Matawan Avenue
Cliffwood, NJ 07721
(732) 705-5400
Cliffwood, NJ 07721
(732) 705-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 859 students
Rank: #33.
Strathmore Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
282 Church Street
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 705-5900
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 705-5900
Grades: K-3
| 415 students
Rank: #44.
Lloyd Road Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 Lloyd Road
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 705-5700
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 705-5700
Grades: 3-5
| 533 students
Rank: #55.
Ravine Drive Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
170 Ravine Drive
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 705-5800
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 705-5800
Grades: K-4
| 293 students
Rank: #66.
Cliffwood Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
422 Cliffwood Avenue
Cliffwood, NJ 07721
(732) 705-5600
Cliffwood, NJ 07721
(732) 705-5600
Grades: PK-3
| 329 students
Rank: n/an/a
One Crest Way
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 705-4000
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 705-4000
Grades: PK
| 115 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District?
Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,683 students.
What is the rank of Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District?
Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District is ranked #266 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District?
57% of Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District?
Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,348 is higher than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
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