Grant Elementary School vs. South Plainfield Middle School
Should I attend Grant Elementary School or South Plainfield Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Grant Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
South Plainfield Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 485 students in grades 5-6, Grant Elementary 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 19% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 485 students in grades 7-8, South Plainfield Middle School ranks in the top 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 20% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
5-6
7-8
Total Students
485 students
485 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
54 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
9:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1276 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#885 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
60%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
248
-
Grade 6 Students
219
-
Grade 7 Students
-
218
Grade 8 Students
-
256
Ungraded Students
18
11
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
16%
14%
% Hispanic
35%
30%
% Black
10%
13%
% White
36%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
2%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
15%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
