Top Rankings
North Plainfield School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,512 students in North Plainfield School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in North Plainfield School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,562 Schools
# Students
3,512 Students
1,349,863 Students
# Teachers
325 Teachers
115,897 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
North Plainfield School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 648 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#576 out of 650 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
23%
Graduation Rate
87%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.72
# American Indian Students
6 Students
2,677 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
81 Students
140,107 Students
% Asian Students
2%
10%
# Hispanic Students
2,539 Students
442,102 Students
% Hispanic Students
72%
33%
# Black Students
551 Students
195,286 Students
% Black Students
16%
15%
# White Students
299 Students
525,514 Students
% White Students
9%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
2,905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
33 Students
40,592 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
56
50,423
# Students in K Grade:
223
85,815
# Students in 1st Grade:
224
91,199
# Students in 2nd Grade:
244
90,270
# Students in 3rd Grade:
220
91,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
242
92,313
# Students in 5th Grade:
239
93,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
278
95,366
# Students in 7th Grade:
215
96,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
264
100,013
# Students in 9th Grade:
277
104,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
297
104,719
# Students in 11th Grade:
297
99,186
# Students in 12th Grade:
323
97,576
# Ungraded Students:
113
56,478
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,478 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,145. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,525 is less than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$83 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$79 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,478
$27,145
Spending / Student
$22,525
$26,033
Best North Plainfield School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East End School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
170 Oneida Avenue
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 769-6070
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 769-6070
Grades: PK-4
| 486 students
Rank: #22.
North Plainfield Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
34 Wilson Avenue
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 769-6040
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 769-6040
Grades: 7-8
| 489 students
Rank: #33.
North Plainfield High School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
34 Wilson Avenue
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 769-6000
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 769-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,214 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Stony Brook School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
269 Grove Street
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 769-6063
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 769-6063
Grades: PK-4
| 251 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
West End School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
447 Greenbrook Road
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 769-6083
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 769-6083
Grades: PK-4
| 542 students
Rank: #66.
Somerset School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
303 Somerset Street
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 769-6080
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 769-6080
Grades: 5-6
| 530 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Plainfield School District?
North Plainfield School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,512 students.
What is the rank of North Plainfield School District?
North Plainfield School District is ranked #576 out of 648 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Plainfield School District?
72% of North Plainfield School District students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Plainfield School District?
North Plainfield School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is North Plainfield School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,525 is less than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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