Excellent
#178 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 7% in state
Ravine Drive Elementary School
Elementary School · Matawan-aberdeen Regional School District · Matawan, NJ
A Matawan-aberdeen Regional School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 3rd.
170 RAVINE DRIVE, Matawan, NJ 07747
- Math 51% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- Reading 65% vs NJ 45% (2025)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ravine Drive Elementary School score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 21 points since 2021, reaching 58% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 67% (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
19.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ravine Drive 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 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low21/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Matawan), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$124,896
Median home value
$464,100
Median rent
$1,840/mo
College educated
50.8%
Homeownership
74.7%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07747; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cliffwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–3 | 1.4 mi | 369 | Compare → |
| Memorial Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–5 | 1.6 mi | 390 | Compare → |
| Leroy Gordon Cooper Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–5 | 1.7 mi | 216 | Compare → |
| Cambridge Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–K | 1.8 mi | 266 | 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
- #1 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
Ravine Drive Elementary School is listed in Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ravine Drive Elementary School
Ravine Drive Elementary School is a public elementary school in Matawan, NJ, part of Matawan-aberdeen Regional School District, serving approximately 399 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #178 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ravine Drive Elementary School
What grades does Ravine Drive Elementary School serve?
Ravine Drive Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Ravine Drive Elementary School?
Ravine Drive Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 399 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ravine Drive Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ravine Drive Elementary School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ravine Drive Elementary School rank in NJ?
Ravine Drive Elementary School ranks #178 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Ravine Drive Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ravine Drive Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Ravine Drive Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ravine Drive Elementary School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ravine Drive Elementary School a charter school?
No, Ravine Drive Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ravine Drive Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Ravine Drive Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ravine Drive Elementary School?
19.3% of students at Ravine Drive 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
- 399
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Monmouth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.8%
- Phone
- (732) 705-5800
- Area population (ZIP 07747)
- 32,246
- Area average commute
- 35.8 min
- Area median age
- 41.7
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 07747; 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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