Matawan-Aberdeen Middle School
CLIFFWOOD, NJ · Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Suburb, large
173rd of 440 New Jersey middle schools statewide · better than 61%▼ Declining
469 MATAWAN AVENUE, CLIFFWOOD, NJ 07721
(732)705-5400NCES ID 340975003962Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Matawan-Aberdeen Middle School 173rd of 440 New Jersey middle schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 61% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 71th in 2019 to 61th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 801 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 795 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66.4% | 53.7% | ▼ 12.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 11.1% | 24.3% | ▲ 13.2 pts | |
| Black | 16.9% | 8.7% | ▼ 8.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.1% | 6.3% | ▲ 6.2 pts | |
| Asian | 5.5% | 6.2% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $517K in zip 07721 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Matawan-Aberdeen Middle School
- #153Beers Street SchoolHazlet Township Public School District · 2.1 mi away153rd of 440
ELA 72% ▲2 · Math 51% ▲5Compare - #34Indian Hill SchoolHolmdel Township School District · 2.9 mi away34th of 440
ELA 81% ▲11 · Math 77% ▲31Compare - #230Cove Road SchoolHazlet Township Public School District · 3 mi away230th of 440
ELA 63% ▼7 · Math 38% ▼8Compare - #81Marlboro Memorial Middle SchoolMarlboro Township School District · 3.5 mi away81st of 440
ELA 75% ▲5 · Math 66% ▲20Compare - #278Hazlet Middle SchoolHazlet Township Public School District · 3.5 mi away278th of 440
ELA 54% ▼16 · Math 36% ▼10Compare - #38William R. Satz SchoolHolmdel Township School District · 4.4 mi away38th of 440
ELA 84% ▲14 · Math 73% ▲27Compare - #201Carl Sandburg Middle SchoolOld Bridge Township School District · 4.4 mi away201st of 440
ELA 61% ▼9 · Math 47% ▲1Compare - #276Sayreville Middle SchoolSayreville School District · 5.2 mi away276th of 440
ELA 54% ▼16 · Math 37% ▼9Compare
What school district is Matawan-Aberdeen Middle School in?
Matawan-Aberdeen Middle School is part of the Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District district in CLIFFWOOD, New Jersey.
Is Matawan-Aberdeen Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Matawan-Aberdeen Middle School 173rd of 440 New Jersey middle schools (better than 61% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Matawan-Aberdeen Middle School?
White 54%, Hispanic 24%, Black 9%, Two or more races 6% (795 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Matawan-Aberdeen Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07721 is $517K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.