Serving 1,370 students in grades 6-8, Plainfield Community Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,370 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Plainfield Community Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Plainfield Community Middle School's student population of 1,370 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,370 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Plainfield Community Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Plainfield Community Middle School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#172 out of 1763 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
9%
13%
White
77%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Plainfield Community Middle School's ranking?
Plainfield Community Middle School is ranked #172 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Plainfield Community Middle School often compared to?
Plainfield Community Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Avon Middle School North by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Plainfield Community Middle School?
1,370 students attend Plainfield Community Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Plainfield Community Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Plainfield Community Middle School?
Plainfield Community Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Plainfield Community Middle School offer ?
Plainfield Community Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Plainfield Community Middle School part of?
Plainfield Community Middle School is part of Plainfield Community School Corp School District.
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