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#1396 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Maxson Middle School
Middle School · Plainfield Public School District · Plainfield, NJ
A Plainfield Public School District middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
920 E SEVENTH ST, Plainfield, NJ 07062
- Math 26% vs NJ 36% (2025)
- Reading 23% vs NJ 57% (2025)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Maxson Middle School score 24% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2019, reaching 25% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
Based on 38 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Maxson Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 63Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 41Some 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
$92,711
Median home value
$374,200
Median rent
$1,794/mo
College educated
30.8%
Homeownership
62.1%
Poverty rate
13.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07062; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Achieve Central Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.1 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 1,428 | Compare → |
| Somerset SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 5–6 | 1.4 mi | 499 | Compare → |
| Terrill Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 5–8 | 1.4 mi | 834 | Compare → |
| Union County Teams Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 326 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Plainfield Public School District
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #7 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
Maxson Middle School is listed in Plainfield Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Maxson Middle School
Maxson Middle School is a public middle school in Plainfield, NJ, part of Plainfield Public School District, serving approximately 798 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,396 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Maxson Middle School
What grades does Maxson Middle School serve?
Maxson Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Maxson Middle School?
Maxson Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 798 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maxson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Maxson Middle School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Maxson Middle School rank in NJ?
Maxson Middle School ranks #1,396 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Maxson Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Maxson Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Maxson Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Maxson Middle School has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Maxson Middle School a charter school?
No, Maxson Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Maxson Middle School a Title I school?
No, Maxson Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Maxson Middle School?
77.9% of students at Maxson 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
- 798
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 65
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Union County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.5%
- Phone
- (908) 731-4310
- Area population (ZIP 07062)
- 15,018
- Area average commute
- 30.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.2
Official sources & links
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 07062; 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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