Plainfield For The Arts & Advanced Studies

1700 West Front St
Plainfield, NJ 07063
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 385 students in grades 7-12, Plainfield For The Arts & Advanced Studies 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%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 385 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • : ≥95% (Top 20% in NJ)
  • : 29%
  • : 47%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Plainfield For The Arts & Advanced Studies ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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School Overview

Plainfield For The Arts & Advanced Studies's student population of 385 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
385 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Plainfield For The Arts & Advanced Studies is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NJ)
(18-19)
29%
44%
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(18-19)
47%
57%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
68%
32%
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Black
31%
15%
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White
n/a
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.45
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≥95%
88%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% NJ state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Plainfield For The Arts & Advanced Studies?
The graduation rate of Plainfield For The Arts & Advanced Studies is 95%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 88%.
How many students attend Plainfield For The Arts & Advanced Studies?
385 students attend Plainfield For The Arts & Advanced Studies.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Plainfield For The Arts & Advanced Studies students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Plainfield For The Arts & Advanced Studies?
Plainfield For The Arts & Advanced Studies has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Plainfield For The Arts & Advanced Studies offer ?
Plainfield For The Arts & Advanced Studies offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Plainfield For The Arts & Advanced Studies part of?
Plainfield For The Arts & Advanced Studies is part of Plainfield Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 385 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • : ≥95% (Top 20%)
  • : 29%
  • : 47%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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