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#903 of 2,466 schools in NJ

Top 37% in state

Strathmore Elementary School

Elementary School · Matawan-aberdeen Regional School District · Aberdeen, NJ

A Matawan-aberdeen Regional School District elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.

282 CHURCH STREET, Aberdeen, NJ 07747

  • Math 53% vs NJ 50% (2025)
  • Reading 58% vs NJ 45% (2025)
  • 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.5Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+2.65 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics6.7Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency53.1% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency58% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg+5.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+14.1 pts
Overall Proficiency56% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)59% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected-3.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile52th
Resources & Environment6.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.5:1
District spending per student$25,236
Chronic Absenteeism13.4%

Students at Strathmore Elementary School score 56% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency53%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
50%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency58%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
45%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2021, reaching 56% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2024
Math
52%
ELA
54%
2025
Math
53%
ELA
58%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 69% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

16.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Strathmore 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 28Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low0/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Cambridge Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.7PK–K0.5 mi266Compare →
Raritan Valley SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.41–40.8 mi238Compare →
Home Away Home AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–10.9 mi17Compare →
Holmdel Preschool CenterPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K1.0 mi4Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Matawan-aberdeen Regional School District

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#5 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

Strathmore Elementary School is listed in Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Strathmore Elementary School

Strathmore Elementary School is a public elementary school in Aberdeen, NJ, part of Matawan-aberdeen Regional School District, serving approximately 461 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #903 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Strathmore Elementary School

What grades does Strathmore Elementary School serve?

Strathmore Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.

How many students attend Strathmore Elementary School?

Strathmore Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 461 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Strathmore Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Strathmore Elementary School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Strathmore Elementary School rank in NJ?

Strathmore Elementary School ranks #903 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Strathmore Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Strathmore Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Strathmore Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Strathmore Elementary School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Strathmore Elementary School a charter school?

No, Strathmore Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Strathmore Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Strathmore Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Strathmore Elementary School?

16.7% of students at Strathmore 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
461
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Monmouth County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.4%
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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