Excellent
#289 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 12% in state
North Plainfield Middle School
Middle School · North Plainfield School District · North Plainfield, NJ
A middle school in North Plainfield, NJ where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
34 Wilson Avenue, North Plainfield, NJ 07060
- Math 35% vs NJ 35% (2025)
- Reading 33% vs NJ 57% (2025)
- 10:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North Plainfield Middle School score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 11 points since 2021, reaching 34% in 2025, across a 11-year record (2015–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2015-2025) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2015-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 25 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
73%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where North Plainfield 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 67Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,612/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (North 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
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union County Teams Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 326 | Compare → |
| Hubbard Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 6–8 | 1.3 mi | 771 | Compare → |
| The Queen City Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 300 | 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.
North Plainfield School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $25,211NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Plainfield Middle School is listed in North Plainfield School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Plainfield Middle School
North Plainfield Middle School is a public middle school in North Plainfield, NJ, part of North Plainfield School District, serving approximately 522 students in grades 7th-8th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #289 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Plainfield Middle School
What grades does North Plainfield Middle School serve?
North Plainfield Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend North Plainfield Middle School?
North Plainfield Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 522 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Plainfield Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Plainfield Middle School is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Plainfield Middle School rank in NJ?
North Plainfield Middle School ranks #289 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is North Plainfield Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
North Plainfield Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 North Plainfield Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Plainfield Middle School has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Is North Plainfield Middle School a charter school?
No, North Plainfield Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Plainfield Middle School a Title I school?
No, North Plainfield Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Plainfield Middle School?
73.0% of students at North Plainfield 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 522
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Somerset County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.8%
- Phone
- (908) 769-6040
- 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, 2015-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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