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Highlands Elementary School vs. Matawan-aberdeen Middle School

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School Overview

School
Highlands Elementary School
360 Navesink Avenue, Hwy #36
Highlands, NJ 07732
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6/
10
Top 50%
Matawan-aberdeen Middle School
469 Matawan Avenue
Cliffwood, NJ 07721
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Highlands Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
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Overview
Serving 160 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Highlands Elementary 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 40-44% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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 39% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). 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).
Grades Offered
PK-6
6-8
Total Students
160 students
795 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Highlands Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Matawan-aberdeen Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Highlands Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Matawan-aberdeen Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
87 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Highlands Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Matawan-aberdeen Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
9:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Highlands Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Highlands Borough School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Matawan-aberdeen Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1068 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
#1007 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Highlands Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Matawan-aberdeen Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in NJ)
39%
(Top 50% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Highlands Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Highlands Borough School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Matawan-aberdeen Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
53%
(Top 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Highlands Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Highlands Borough School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Matawan-aberdeen Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
21-39%
(Top 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
16%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Highlands Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Highlands Borough School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Matawan-aberdeen Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Highlands Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Matawan-aberdeen Middle School by grade.
Pre-K Students
20
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Kindergarten Students
19
-
Grade 1 Students
16
-
Grade 2 Students
11
-
Grade 3 Students
23
-
Grade 4 Students
22
-
Grade 5 Students
29
-
Grade 6 Students
20
274
Grade 7 Students
-
276
Grade 8 Students
-
245

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Highlands Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Highlands Borough School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Matawan-aberdeen Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
20%
24%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Highlands Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Highlands Borough School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Matawan-aberdeen Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
3%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Highlands Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Highlands Borough School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Matawan-aberdeen Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
72%
54%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Highlands Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Highlands Borough School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Matawan-aberdeen Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Highlands Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Highlands Borough School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Matawan-aberdeen Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.44
0.64
This chart showcases the diversity score of Highlands Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Highlands Borough School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Matawan-aberdeen Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
17%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Highlands Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Highlands Borough School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Matawan-aberdeen Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Highlands Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Highlands Borough School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Matawan-aberdeen Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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