Top Rankings
North Plainfield School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,333 students in North Plainfield School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in North Plainfield School District have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,557 Schools
# Students
3,333 Students
1,339,860 Students
# Teachers
318 Teachers
115,689 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
North Plainfield School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 646 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#591 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
47%
Graduation Rate
87%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.71
# American Indian Students
6 Students
2,422 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
86 Students
138,661 Students
% Asian Students
3%
10%
# Hispanic Students
2,350 Students
423,348 Students
% Hispanic Students
70%
32%
# Black Students
535 Students
196,542 Students
% Black Students
16%
15%
# White Students
328 Students
536,279 Students
% White Students
10%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
2,962 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
26 Students
37,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
70
43,886
# Students in K Grade:
199
86,189
# Students in 1st Grade:
225
88,385
# Students in 2nd Grade:
216
90,397
# Students in 3rd Grade:
216
91,186
# Students in 4th Grade:
208
92,179
# Students in 5th Grade:
240
93,667
# Students in 6th Grade:
200
95,200
# Students in 7th Grade:
247
98,764
# Students in 8th Grade:
249
100,169
# Students in 9th Grade:
272
107,364
# Students in 10th Grade:
272
100,102
# Students in 11th Grade:
309
98,448
# Students in 12th Grade:
299
98,516
# Ungraded Students:
111
55,408
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,739 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,348. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,735 is less than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$83 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$79 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,739
$27,348
Spending / Student
$23,735
$26,228
Best North Plainfield School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Plainfield Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
34 Wilson Avenue
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 769-6040
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 769-6040
Grades: 7-8
| 513 students
Rank: #22.
North Plainfield High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
34 Wilson Avenue
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 769-6000
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 769-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,166 students
Rank: #33.
Somerset School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
303 Somerset Street
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 769-6080
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 769-6080
Grades: 5-6
| 455 students
Rank: #44.
West End School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
447 Greenbrook Road
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 769-6083
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 769-6083
Grades: PK-4
| 508 students
Rank: #55.
Stony Brook School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
269 Grove Street
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 769-6063
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 769-6063
Grades: PK-4
| 233 students
Rank: #66.
East End School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
170 Oneida Avenue
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 769-6070
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 769-6070
Grades: PK-4
| 458 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Plainfield School District?
North Plainfield School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,333 students.
What is the rank of North Plainfield School District?
North Plainfield School District is ranked #589 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Plainfield School District?
70% of North Plainfield School District students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Plainfield School District?
North Plainfield School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is North Plainfield School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,735 is less than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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