Serving 795 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 9:1 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 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 795 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Matawan-aberdeen Middle School's student population of 795 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
795 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#989 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
24%
34%
Black
9%
15%
White
54%
38%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
795 students attend Matawan-aberdeen Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Matawan-aberdeen Middle School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Matawan-aberdeen Middle School?
Matawan-aberdeen Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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