Plainfield Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 8,331 students in Plainfield Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Plainfield Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Plainfield Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 648 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 72% has decreased from 73% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.72
# American Indian Students
8 Students
2,677 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
38 Students
140,107 Students
% Asian Students
1%
10%
# Hispanic Students
6,760 Students
442,102 Students
% Hispanic Students
81%
33%
# Black Students
1,425 Students
195,286 Students
% Black Students
17%
15%
# White Students
62 Students
525,514 Students
% White Students
1%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
17 Students
2,905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
21 Students
40,592 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
50,423
# Students in K Grade:
655
85,815
# Students in 1st Grade:
718
91,199
# Students in 2nd Grade:
686
90,270
# Students in 3rd Grade:
660
91,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
652
92,313
# Students in 5th Grade:
595
93,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
465
95,366
# Students in 7th Grade:
640
96,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
592
100,013
# Students in 9th Grade:
547
104,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
623
104,719
# Students in 11th Grade:
504
99,186
# Students in 12th Grade:
458
97,576
# Ungraded Students:
536
56,478
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,631 is higher than the state median of $27,145. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,836 is higher than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has declined by 24% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Plainfield Public School District?
Plainfield Public School District manages 14 public schools serving 8,331 students.
What is the rank of Plainfield Public School District?
Plainfield Public School District is ranked #613 out of 648 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Plainfield Public School District?
81% of Plainfield Public School District students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Plainfield Public School District?
Plainfield Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Plainfield Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,836 is higher than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has declined by 24% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 14 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 8,331 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Graduation Rate
: 72% (Btm 50% in NJ)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 12% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 6% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
