Top Rankings
South Plainfield School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,516 students in South Plainfield School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in South Plainfield School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% 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
7 Schools
2,562 Schools
# Students
3,516 Students
1,349,863 Students
# Teachers
327 Teachers
115,897 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
South Plainfield School District, which is ranked within the top 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 83% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#292 out of 650 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
23%
Graduation Rate
83%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.73
0.72
# American Indian Students
11 Students
2,677 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
593 Students
140,107 Students
% Asian Students
17%
10%
# Hispanic Students
1,153 Students
442,102 Students
% Hispanic Students
33%
33%
# Black Students
378 Students
195,286 Students
% Black Students
11%
15%
# White Students
1,261 Students
525,514 Students
% White Students
36%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
18 Students
2,905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
97 Students
40,592 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
65
50,423
# Students in K Grade:
250
85,815
# Students in 1st Grade:
247
91,199
# Students in 2nd Grade:
262
90,270
# Students in 3rd Grade:
266
91,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
260
92,313
# Students in 5th Grade:
264
93,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
248
95,366
# Students in 7th Grade:
223
96,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
227
100,013
# Students in 9th Grade:
259
104,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
268
104,719
# Students in 11th Grade:
269
99,186
# Students in 12th Grade:
272
97,576
# Ungraded Students:
136
56,478
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,539 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 $21,733 is less than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$79 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$76 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,539
$27,145
Spending / Student
$21,733
$26,033
Best South Plainfield School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John F Kennedy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2900 Norwood Avenue
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 754-4620
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 754-4620
Grades: PK-4
| 287 students
Rank: #22.
Roosevelt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
135 Jackson Avenue
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 754-4620
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 754-4620
Grades: PK-4
| 475 students
Rank: #33.
South Plainfield Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2201 Plainfield Avenue
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 754-4620
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 754-4620
Grades: 7-8
| 464 students
Rank: #44.
South Plainfield High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Lake Street
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 754-4620
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 754-4620
Grades: 9-12
| 1,097 students
Rank: #55.
John E Riley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Morris Ave
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 754-4620
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 754-4620
Grades: PK-4
| 381 students
Rank: #66.
Grant Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
305 Cromwell Place
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 754-4620
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 754-4620
Grades: 5-6
| 530 students
Rank: #77.
Franklin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Franklin Ave
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 754-4620
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 754-4620
Grades: PK-4
| 282 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Plainfield School District?
South Plainfield School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,516 students.
What is the rank of South Plainfield School District?
South Plainfield School District is ranked #291 out of 648 school districts in New Jersey (top 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Plainfield School District?
36% of South Plainfield School District students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Plainfield School District?
South 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 South Plainfield School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,733 is less than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
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