North Plainfield High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school serving students in ninth through twelfth grade from North Plainfield, in Somerset County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operating as part of the North Plainfield School District.
Serving 538 students in grades 7-8, North Plainfield Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 538 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
North Plainfield Middle School's student population of 538 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
538 students
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Colors
White, Black, Maroon
School Rankings
North Plainfield Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Plainfield Middle School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1863 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
11%
Hispanic
74%
35%
Black
15%
14%
White
7%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.6%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Plainfield Middle School's ranking?
North Plainfield Middle School is ranked #1863 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend North Plainfield Middle School?
538 students attend North Plainfield Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of North Plainfield Middle School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Plainfield Middle School?
North Plainfield Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does North Plainfield Middle School offer ?
North Plainfield Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is North Plainfield Middle School part of?
North Plainfield Middle School is part of North Plainfield School District.
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