Matawan-aberdeen Middle School

469 Matawan Avenue
Cliffwood, NJ 07721
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 847 students in grades 6-8, Matawan-aberdeen Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 847 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : Top 50% in NJ
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Matawan-aberdeen Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Matawan-aberdeen Middle School's student population of 847 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 84 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
847 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
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School Rankings

Matawan-aberdeen Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Matawan-aberdeen Middle School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#989 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Matawan-aberdeen Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Matawan-aberdeen Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
53%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Matawan-aberdeen Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
16%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Matawan-aberdeen Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
6%
10%
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Hispanic
23%
33%
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Black
11%
15%
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White
54%
39%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Matawan-aberdeen Middle School.
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0.64
This chart displays the diversity score of Matawan-aberdeen Middle School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
31%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Matawan-aberdeen Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Matawan-aberdeen Middle School's ranking?
Matawan-aberdeen Middle School is ranked #989 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Matawan-aberdeen Middle School often compared to?
Matawan-aberdeen Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Keyport Central School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Matawan-aberdeen Middle School?
847 students attend Matawan-aberdeen Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Matawan-aberdeen Middle School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 11% 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 Middle School?
Matawan-aberdeen Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Matawan-aberdeen Middle School offer ?
Matawan-aberdeen Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Matawan-aberdeen Middle School part of?
Matawan-aberdeen Middle School is part of Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 847 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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