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Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies

1700 West Front St
Plainfield, NJ 07063
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 356 students in grades 7-12, Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 356 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in NJ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies's student population of 356 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
356 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#1187 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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25-29%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
69%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
29%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies and the percentage of Black public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
1%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies and the percentage of White public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.44
This chart displays the diversity score of Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥95%
85%
This chart displays graduation rate of Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies and public school graduation rate of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies's ranking?
Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies is ranked #1187 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies?
The graduation rate of Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies is 95%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies?
356 students attend Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies?
Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies offer ?
Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies part of?
Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies is part of Plainfield Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 356 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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