Somerset School vs Maxson Middle School
Somerset School has a higher overall rating of 7.2/10 compared to 6.2/10. Maxson Middle School is significantly larger with 798 students, about 1.6× the size of Somerset School (499). In math proficiency, Somerset School leads at 23.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Somerset School
North Plainfield, NJ
7.2/10
Middle School5th – 6th
499 students
Maxson Middle School
Plainfield, NJ
6.2/10
Middle School6th – 8th
798 students
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| Metric | Somerset School | Maxson Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.2 / 10 | 6.2 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 4.6 | 4.7 |
| Growth Score | 8.8 | 9.2 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 76.8% | 77.9% |
| Environment Score | 8.3 | 3.7 |
| State Rank | #822 of 2,466 | #1,452 of 2,466 |
| State Percentile | 67th | 41th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Somerset School | Maxson Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 23.0% | 12.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 37.0% | 26.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Somerset School | Maxson Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 5th – 6th | 6th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 499 | 798 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 9.6:1 | 12.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 76.8% | 77.9% |
| District | North Plainfield School District | Plainfield Public School District |
| City | North Plainfield | Plainfield |
Neighborhood
| Metric | North Plainfield (07060) | Plainfield (07062) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $72,882 | $92,711 |
| Median Home Value | $369,400 | $374,200 |
| Median Rent | $1,629 | $1,794 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 21.9% | 30.8% |
| Poverty Rate | 17.8% | 13.7% |
| Avg Commute | 30 min | 31 min |