Serving 356 students in grades 7-12, Plainfield Academy 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 356 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies's student population of 356 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
356 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1187 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
69%
33%
Black
29%
15%
White
1%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies's ranking?
Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies is ranked #1187 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies?
The graduation rate of Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies is 95%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies?
356 students attend Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies?
Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies offer ?
Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies part of?
Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies is part of Plainfield Public School District.
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