Best High Schools in North Plainfield, NJ

North Plainfield, NJ has 2 high schools with 3,139 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in North Plainfield score 19% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 22% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in North Plainfield don't meet expectations.

1. North Plainfield High School

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

North Plainfield School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1214 Students

2. Plainfield High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Plainfield Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1925 Students

Best Middle Schools in North Plainfield, NJ

North Plainfield, NJ has 4 middle schools with 2,612 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in North Plainfield score 19% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 23% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in North Plainfield don't meet expectations.

1. Hubbard Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Plainfield Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 775 Students

2. North Plainfield Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

North Plainfield School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 489 Students

3. Somerset School

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

North Plainfield School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 530 Students

4. Maxson Middle School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Plainfield Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 818 Students

Best Elementary Schools in North Plainfield, NJ

North Plainfield, NJ has 7 elementary schools with 2,340 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in North Plainfield score 12% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 23% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in North Plainfield underperform expectations.

1. West End School

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

North Plainfield School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 542 Students

2. Stony Brook School

D-

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

North Plainfield School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 251 Students

3. East End School

F

SchoolGrade

9%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

North Plainfield School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 486 Students

4. The Giving Nest Preschool

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

The Giving Nest Preschool • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 146 Students

5. Sundance School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Sundance School • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 57 Students

6. Jefferson Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Plainfield Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 441 Students

7. Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Plainfield Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 417 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in North Plainfield, NJ

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

North Plainfield, NJ has a total population of 21,331 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 81%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in North Plainfield, NJ

8,091

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

81%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

24%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood North Plainfield, NJ.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B+

15.42 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.06 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

13.36 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in North Plainfield, NJ.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for North Plainfield, NJ.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,539 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

80 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit North Plainfield, NJ Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 48%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations