B+
Above Average
84/100

Matawan-Aberdeen Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 469 MATAWAN AVENUE, Cliffwood, NJ 07721
Overall
B+
84/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.7 grade levels above the U.S. average · 59th percentile in New Jersey
Growth
A
Students gain 1.41 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 83rd percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against New Jersey schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

84
Repit Score
out of 100
795
Students
enrolled
9.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$27K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%59/1000.7 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%83/100Students gain 1.41 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.12 in 2009–19; 93rd percentile in New Jersey (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%100/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 35% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with New Jersey schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +3 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in New Jersey. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency75% (+18 pts vs. state avg 57%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency60% (+13 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the New Jersey state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White78%64%reading +10 pts, math +9 pts78th percentile (list)
Black67%52%reading +31 pts, math +32 pts96th percentile (list)
Hispanic62%47%reading +17 pts, math +18 pts82nd percentile (list)
Asian92%82%reading +7 pts, math +3 pts70th percentile (list)
Multiracial70%50%reading +2 pts, math -6 pts50th percentile (list)
Low-income57%42%reading +17 pts, math +16 pts87th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 469 MATAWAN AVENUE
City Cliffwood
ZIP Code 07721
District 3409750
NCES School ID 340975003962
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 07721

Understanding the community around Matawan-Aberdeen Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $105,302
Per Capita Income $41,788
Poverty Rate 4.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 53.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.6%
High School or Higher 87.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $337,500
Median Rent $1,912
Owner-Occupied 50.9%
Renter-Occupied 49.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Matawan-Aberdeen Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.3%
Female 49.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 53.7%
Hispanic/Latino 24.3%
Black 8.7%
Asian 6.2%
Two or More Races 6.3%
American Indian 0.3%
Pacific Islander 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 795
Teachers (FTE) 86.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 9.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Matawan-Aberdeen Middle School?
Matawan-Aberdeen Middle School has a Repit School Score of 84 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Matawan-Aberdeen Middle School?
Matawan-Aberdeen Middle School has 795 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.2:1.
What grades does Matawan-Aberdeen Middle School serve?
Matawan-Aberdeen Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Matawan-Aberdeen Middle School receive per student?
Matawan-Aberdeen Middle School receives $26,967 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Matawan-Aberdeen Middle School in 07721 ▼
Avg Home Value
$524,908
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,313
1-Year Change
+5.0%
% Renters
49.1%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026