Cliffwood Elementary School vs Matawan-Aberdeen Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 549 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cliffwood Elementary School
Cliffwood · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
358 students
Matawan-Aberdeen Middle School
Cliffwood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
835 students
| Measure | Cliffwood Elementary School Cliffwood, New Jersey | Matawan-Aberdeen Middle School Cliffwood, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1155 of 1,479 | #145 of 440 |
| National rank | #30545 of 50,301 | #1048 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 358 | 835 |
| Enrollment | 358 | 835 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.4% | 34.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 60% |
| city | Cliffwood | Cliffwood |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Matawan-Aberdeen Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.9 vs 42.1).
- •Matawan-Aberdeen Middle School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 37%).
- •Matawan-Aberdeen Middle School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 27%).
- •Matawan-Aberdeen Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.5% vs 49.4%).
- •Matawan-Aberdeen Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 11.2).
- •Matawan-Aberdeen Middle School is the larger school with 835 students compared with 358.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cliffwood Elementary School better than Matawan-Aberdeen Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Matawan-Aberdeen Middle School ranks higher (82.9 vs 42.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cliffwood Elementary School and Matawan-Aberdeen Middle School?
About 549 m in a straight line, between Cliffwood and Cliffwood in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cliffwood Elementary School: 358. Matawan-Aberdeen Middle School: 835. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cliffwood Elementary School and Matawan-Aberdeen Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Cliffwood Elementary School is 1155th of 1,479 and Matawan-Aberdeen Middle School is 145th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).