Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District

1027 Route 34 North
Aberdeen, NJ 07747
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
6/
10
Top 50%

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 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,912 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 42% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,554 Schools
# Students
3,912 Students
1,354,693 Students
# Teachers
333 Teachers
116,293 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 642 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#269 out of 648 school districts
(Top 50%)
42%
38%
56%
49%
27%
23%
86%
90.5%
(2022-23)
15.2%
16.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
11%
% Hispanic
24%
35%
% Black
8%
14%
% White
56%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $27,622 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,633. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,819 is less than the state median of $31,024. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$108 MM
$42,853 MM
Spending
$109 MM
$42,028 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,622
$31,633
Spending / Student
$27,819
$31,024

Best Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Strathmore Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
282 Church Street
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 705-5900
Gr: PK-3 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Ravine Drive Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
170 Ravine Drive
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 705-5800
Gr: PK-3 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Lloyd Road Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
401 Lloyd Road
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 705-5700
Gr: 4-5 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
Matawan-aberdeen Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
469 Matawan Avenue
Cliffwood, NJ 07721
(732) 705-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 835 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #55.
Cliffwood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
422 Cliffwood Avenue
Cliffwood, NJ 07721
(732) 705-5600
Gr: PK-3 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #66.
Matawan Regional High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
450 Atlantic Avenue
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 705-5200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,038 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
One Crest Way
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 705-4000
Gr: PK-K | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District?
Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,912 students.
What is the rank of Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District?
Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District is ranked #267 out of 642 school districts in New Jersey (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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?
56% of Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% 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 12:1, which is equal to 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 $27,819 is less than the state median of $31,024. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,912 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : 86% (Btm 50% in NJ)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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