Very Good
#511 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 28% in state
Plainfield Community Middle School
Middle School · Plainfield Community School Corp · Plainfield, IN
A Plainfield Community School Corp middle school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
709 Stafford Rd, Plainfield, IN 46168
- Math 56% vs IN 38% (2025)
- Reading 55% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Plainfield Community Middle School score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2020, to 56% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Plainfield Community Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,699/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Plainfield), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$87,315
Median home value
$271,400
Median rent
$1,307/mo
College educated
36.6%
Homeownership
68.2%
Poverty rate
7.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46168; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pride AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Avon Intermediate School EastEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 5–6 | 4.5 mi | 815 | Compare → |
| Avon Intermediate School WestEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 5–6 | 4.5 mi | 737 | Compare → |
| Avon Middle School SouthEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 7–8 | 4.6 mi | 845 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Plainfield Community School Corp
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #5 of 8
- District spending per student
- $9,973NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Plainfield Community Middle School is listed in Plainfield Community School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Plainfield Community Middle School
Plainfield Community Middle School is a public middle school in Plainfield, IN, part of Plainfield Community School Corp, serving approximately 1,369 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #511 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Plainfield Community Middle School
What grades does Plainfield Community Middle School serve?
Plainfield Community Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Plainfield Community Middle School?
Plainfield Community Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,369 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plainfield Community Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Plainfield Community Middle School is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Plainfield Community Middle School rank in IN?
Plainfield Community Middle School ranks #511 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Plainfield Community Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Plainfield Community Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Plainfield Community Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Plainfield Community Middle School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Plainfield Community Middle School a charter school?
No, Plainfield Community Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Plainfield Community Middle School a Title I school?
No, Plainfield Community Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Plainfield Community Middle School?
36.2% of students at Plainfield Community Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,369
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 79
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hendricks County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.3%
- Phone
- (317) 838-3966
- Area population (ZIP 46168)
- 38,889
- Area average commute
- 24.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46168; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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