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#1326 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Plainfield Academy for the Arts & Advanced Studies
High School · Plainfield Public School District · Plainfield, NJ
A high school in Plainfield, NJ where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1700 West Front St, Plainfield, NJ 07063
- Math 12% vs NJ 35% (2025)
- Reading 51% vs NJ 55% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Plainfield Academy for the Arts & Advanced Studies score 31% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 31% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
Based on 36 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Plainfield Academy for the Arts & Advanced Studies 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 61Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 43Some Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat 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
$89,840
Median home value
$363,000
Median rent
$1,742/mo
College educated
21%
Homeownership
61.4%
Poverty rate
13.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07063; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunellen High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 400 | Compare → |
| The Queen City Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 300 | Compare → |
| Koinonia AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 271 | Compare → |
| Union County Teams Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 326 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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
- #6 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
Plainfield Academy for the Arts & Advanced Studies is listed in Plainfield Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Plainfield Academy for the Arts & Advanced Studies
Plainfield Academy for the Arts & Advanced Studies is a public high school in Plainfield, NJ, part of Plainfield Public School District, serving approximately 345 students in grades 7th-12th with a 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,326 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Plainfield Academy for the Arts & Advanced Studies
What grades does Plainfield Academy for the Arts & Advanced Studies serve?
Plainfield Academy for the Arts & Advanced Studies serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Plainfield Academy for the Arts & Advanced Studies?
Plainfield Academy for the Arts & Advanced Studies has an enrollment of approximately 345 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plainfield Academy for the Arts & Advanced Studies?
The student-teacher ratio at Plainfield Academy for the Arts & Advanced Studies is 8.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Plainfield Academy for the Arts & Advanced Studies rank in NJ?
Plainfield Academy for the Arts & Advanced Studies ranks #1,326 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Plainfield Academy for the Arts & Advanced Studies's MySchoolScout rating?
Plainfield Academy for the Arts & Advanced Studies has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Academy for the Arts & Advanced Studies?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Plainfield Academy for the Arts & Advanced Studies has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Plainfield Academy for the Arts & Advanced Studies a charter school?
No, Plainfield Academy for the Arts & Advanced Studies is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Plainfield Academy for the Arts & Advanced Studies a Title I school?
No, Plainfield Academy for the Arts & Advanced Studies is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Plainfield Academy for the Arts & Advanced Studies?
75.1% of students at Plainfield Academy for the Arts & Advanced Studies 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 345
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Union County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.7%
- Phone
- (908) 731-4421
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 07063)
- 14,533
- Area average commute
- 32.3 min
- Area median age
- 32.9
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 07063; 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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