South Plainfield School District

125 Jackson Avenue
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

South Plainfield School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 485 students in South Plainfield School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public middle schools in New Jersey.
Public Middle School in South Plainfield School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
7 Schools
834 Schools
# Students
3,428 Students
460,944 Students
# Teachers
317 Teachers
40,297 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

District Rank

South 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 92% has decreased from 96% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#309 out of 648 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of South Plainfield   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
22%
26%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Plainfield   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
52%
47%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Plainfield   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
92%
88%
This chart display public school graduation rate of South Plainfield   School District and public school graduation rate of NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.73
0.72
# American Indian Students
11 Students
781 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
568 Students
39,762 Students
% Asian Students
17%
9%
# Hispanic Students
1,074 Students
167,659 Students
% Hispanic Students
31%
36%
# Black Students
368 Students
87,435 Students
% Black Students
11%
19%
# White Students
1,299 Students
153,847 Students
% White Students
38%
34%
# Hawaiian Students
19 Students
860 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
86 Students
10,483 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
2%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
75
9,922
# Students in K Grade:
239
18,078
# Students in 1st Grade:
254
18,700
# Students in 2nd Grade:
252
19,076
# Students in 3rd Grade:
248
19,971
# Students in 4th Grade:
254
21,972
# Students in 5th Grade:
248
30,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
219
77,418
# Students in 7th Grade:
218
98,763
# Students in 8th Grade:
256
100,168
# Students in 9th Grade:
257
8,390
# Students in 10th Grade:
258
6,859
# Students in 11th Grade:
266
6,384
# Students in 12th Grade:
266
5,973
# Ungraded Students:
118
18,759

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,118 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 $22,291 is less than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$79 MM
$36,642 MM
This chart display total revenue of South Plainfield   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$76 MM
$35,142 MM
This chart display total spending of South Plainfield   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$23,118
$27,348
This chart display average revenue per public school student in South Plainfield   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$22,291
$26,228
This chart display average spending per public school student in South Plainfield   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best South Plainfield School District Public Middle Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Plainfield Middle School
Math: 20% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2201 Plainfield Avenue
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 754-4620
Grades: 7-8
| 485 students

Recent Articles

Back to School: Getting Up to Date with Required Vaccinations
Back to School: Getting Up to Date with Required Vaccinations
Stay up to date on the current requirements for vaccinations for school-age children today, as well as some of the problems schools face when parents do not properly immunize their kids.
Teaching in Contemporary Times
Teaching in Contemporary Times
We explore why individuals choose teaching, illuminating intrinsic motivations, the influence of role models, the pursuit of lifelong learning, and the aspiration to impact society.
Public Schools in a Minute
January 27, 2024
Public Schools in a Minute
Explore the diverse world of public schools in a minute! Our brief overview provides a snapshot of the educational landscape, school districts, curriculum, and more. Get a quick glance at the big picture of K-12 education.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,428 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : 92% (Top 50% in NJ)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Quick Links