Very Good
#592 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 24% in state
Cliffwood Elementary School
Elementary School · Matawan-aberdeen Regional School District · Cliffwood, NJ
A Matawan-aberdeen Regional School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 3rd.
422 CLIFFWOOD AVENUE, Cliffwood, NJ 07721
- Math 46% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- Reading 47% vs NJ 45% (2025)
- 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cliffwood Elementary School score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 20 points since 2021, reaching 47% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Cliffwood Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 62Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$128,110
Median home value
$387,500
Median rent
$1,945/mo
College educated
46.5%
Homeownership
54.6%
Poverty rate
5.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07721; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leroy Gordon Cooper Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 216 | Compare → |
| Memorial Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 390 | Compare → |
| Ravine Drive Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–3 | 1.4 mi | 399 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Matawan-aberdeen Regional School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #4 of 7
- District spending per student
- $25,236NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cliffwood Elementary School is listed in Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cliffwood Elementary School
Cliffwood Elementary School is a public elementary school in Cliffwood, NJ, part of Matawan-aberdeen Regional School District, serving approximately 369 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #592 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cliffwood Elementary School
What grades does Cliffwood Elementary School serve?
Cliffwood Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Cliffwood Elementary School?
Cliffwood Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 369 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cliffwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cliffwood Elementary School is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cliffwood Elementary School rank in NJ?
Cliffwood Elementary School ranks #592 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Cliffwood Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cliffwood Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cliffwood Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cliffwood Elementary School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Cliffwood Elementary School a charter school?
No, Cliffwood Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cliffwood Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Cliffwood Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cliffwood Elementary School?
39.8% of students at Cliffwood Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 369
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Monmouth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.1%
- Phone
- (732) 705-5600
- Area population (ZIP 07721)
- 4,445
- Area average commute
- 33.9 min
- Area median age
- 30.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07721; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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