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#970 of 2,466 schools in NJ

Top 39% in state

Hubbard Middle School

Middle School · Plainfield Public School District · Plainfield, NJ

A Plainfield Public School District middle school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

661 W EIGHTH ST, Plainfield, NJ 07060

  • Math 35% vs NJ 36% (2025)
  • Reading 21% vs NJ 57% (2025)
  • 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.0Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+5.95 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics5.9Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34.6% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency21.1% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg-6.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-32.5 pts
Overall Proficiency28% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)18% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected+10.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile42th
Resources & Environment4.8Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.3:1
District spending per student$25,788
Chronic Absenteeism16.9%

Students at Hubbard Middle School score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency35%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
36%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency21%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
57%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 28% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
23%
ELA
31%
2010
Math
23%
ELA
32%
2011
Math
20%
ELA
27%
2012
Math
29%
ELA
29%
2013
Math
32%
ELA
29%
2014
Math
8%
ELA
17%
2015
Math
15%
ELA
26%
2016
Math
14%
ELA
26%
2017
Math
13%
ELA
20%
2018
Math
14%
ELA
20%
2019
Math
14%
ELA
20%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
8%
ELA
11%
2024
Math
30%
ELA
14%
2025
Math
35%
ELA
21%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 22% (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 42 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

89.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Hubbard Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 37Car-Dependent
  • Transit 40Some Transit
  • Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,022/100K

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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

$72,882

Median home value

$369,400

Median rent

$1,629/mo

College educated

21.9%

Homeownership

37.9%

Poverty rate

17.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07060; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Koinonia AcademyPrivate · tuition6.1privatePK–120.2 mi271Compare →
The Queen City Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified5.6K–120.3 mi300Compare →
Union County Teams Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified6.4K–120.4 mi326Compare →
Somerset SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.25–61.1 mi499Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Plainfield Public School District

Schools in district
15
Rank in district
#4 of 14
District spending per student
$25,788NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hubbard Middle School is listed in Plainfield Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hubbard Middle School

Hubbard Middle School is a public middle school in Plainfield, NJ, part of Plainfield Public School District, serving approximately 771 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #970 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hubbard Middle School

What grades does Hubbard Middle School serve?

Hubbard Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Hubbard Middle School?

Hubbard Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 771 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hubbard Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hubbard Middle School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hubbard Middle School rank in NJ?

Hubbard Middle School ranks #970 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Hubbard Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hubbard Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Hubbard Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hubbard Middle School has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Hubbard Middle School a charter school?

No, Hubbard Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hubbard Middle School a Title I school?

No, Hubbard Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hubbard Middle School?

89.2% of students at Hubbard 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
771
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
58
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Union County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.9%
Area population (ZIP 07060)
47,560
Area average commute
29.9 min
Area median age
33.9
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 NJSLA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 NJSLA. 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 NJSLA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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 07060; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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