How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Carteret Public School District | Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Carteret, New Jersey | Aberdeen, New Jersey |
| Total Enrollment | 3,935 | 3,950 |
| Number of Schools | 6 | 7 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.9:1 | 11.9:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Carteret Public School District | Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $22,307 | $24,929 |
| Federal Revenue | 11.6% | 5.1% |
| State Revenue | 58.0% | 34.6% |
| Local Revenue | 30.4% | 60.3% |
Carteret Public School District
Federal State Local
Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Carteret Public School District | Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8.5% | 55.9% |
| African American | 15.3% | 8.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50.2% | 24.3% |
| Asian | 22.5% | 5.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 66.2% | 27.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Carteret Public School District | Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 8 | 11 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 553.5:1 | 249:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 20.1% | 13.7% |
School Types
Carteret Public School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.