North Plainfield Middle School
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(908)769-6040
- North Plainfield Middle School serves 505 students in grades 7-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 17% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 37% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 12:1.
- Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 55%.
Top Placements
North Plainfield Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- North Plainfield Middle School's student population of 505 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
Total Students | 505 students |
Total Classroom Teachers | 43 teachers |
Students by Grade | ![]() |
School Comparison
- North Plainfield Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has increased from 10:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of North Plainfield Middle School is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NJ) |
Overall School Rank | #1918 out of 2,236 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 17% | 41% |
Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 53% |
Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 |
Asian | 3% | 10% |
Hispanic | 61% | 27% |
Black | 25% | 16% |
White | 11% | 45% |
All Ethnic Groups | ![]() | ![]() |
Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.43 |
Eligible for Free Lunch | 54% | 33% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 5% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | North Plainfield School District |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NJ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to North Plainfield Middle School is North Plainfield High School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Union County Teams Charter School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Stony Brook School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Plainfield North Plainfield High School Grades: 9-12 | 969 students
0.1 miles
34 Wilson Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908)769-6000 0.1 9-12 969 - Plainfield Stony Brook School Grades: K-4 | 243 students
0.1 miles
269 Grove St
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908)769-6063 0.1 K-4 243 - Plainfield Somerset School Grades: 5-6 | 518 students
0.5 miles
303 Somerset Street
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908)769-6080 0.5 5-6 518 - Plainfield West End School Grades: PK-4 | 531 students
0.8 miles
447 Greenbrook Rd
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908)769-6083 0.8 PK-4 531 - Plainfield Charles H. Stillman Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 315 students
1.0 miles
201 W Fourth St
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908)731-4240 1.0 K-5 315
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