Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District

District Overview
Located at 1027 Route 34 North in Aberdeen, New Jersey, the Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District serves as a vital educational hub for its surrounding large suburban community within the broader New York-Newark-Jersey City metropolitan area. Operating as a traditional, fully open public school system, the district manages seven operational schools that deliver a comprehensive academic pathway spanning from early childhood prekindergarten through twelfth grade. Currently educating 3,961 students—including a robust early learning program with nearly 450 prekindergarten learners—the district maintains a balanced grade-level distribution across elementary, middle, and high school years, ensuring a continuous and structured environment for student growth.

To support its multi-faceted academic programs, the district maintains an extensive staffing structure consisting of more than 1,124 full-time equivalent (FTE) personnel. This dedicated professional workforce includes approximately 667 FTE classroom teachers, 82 FTE instructional aides, and over 370 FTE support staff, fostering an enriched learning environment with significant individualized attention. The student body reflects a rich tapestry of backgrounds, bringing together vibrant Hispanic, Black, Asian, multiracial, and White student populations. For families, students, and researchers seeking to learn more about the district's community initiatives and academic offerings, additional information is accessible through their official website at www.marsd.org.
7
Total Schools
3,961
Total Students
667.4
Full-Time Teachers
5.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District
Demographic Student Count
White2,204
Hispanic951
Black345
Asian220
Two or More222
American Indian5
Pacific Islander11
  • White
    2,204 (55.7%)
  • Hispanic
    951 (24.0%)
  • Black
    345 (8.7%)
  • Two or More
    222 (5.6%)
  • Asian
    220 (5.6%)
  • Pacific Islander
    11 (0.3%)
  • American Indian
    5 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary5
Middle1
High1
Other0
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:7
Students:3,961*
Teachers (FTE):667.4*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.9