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Plainfield Public Schools
  • PLAINFIELD, NJ
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Plainfield Public Schools

    D+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Academics
      C minus
    2. Diversity
      B minus
    3. Teachers
      C minus
    4. College Prep
      C
    5. Clubs & Activities
      C minus
    6. Administration
      C minus
    7. Sports
      C
    8. Food
      C+
    9. Resources & Facilities
      D+
    Plainfield Public Schools is a public school district located in PLAINFIELD, NJ. It has 9,744 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 20 to 1. According to state test scores, 17% of students are at least proficient in math and 25% in reading.
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    (908) 731-4200
    1200 MYRTLE AVENUE
    PLAINFIELD, NJ 07063
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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    25%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    17%
    Average Graduation Rate
    72%
    Average SAT
    990
    252 responses
    Average ACT
    20
    12 responses
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    Students

    Diversity
    B minus
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    9,744
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    81.5%
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    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    20:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $78,586
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    20.4%

    Finances

    Expenses Per Student
    $21,225 / student
    National
    $12,239
    Education Expenses
    • Instruction
      54%
    • Support Services
      43%
    • Other
      3%

    Living in the Area

    Plainfield
    C minus
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Cost of Living
      C minus
    2. Good for Families
      C minus
    3. Housing
      D minus
    Median Household Income
    $63,750
    National
    $69,021
    Median Rent
    $1,355
    National
    $1,163
    Median Home Value
    $287,300
    National
    $244,900
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