NORTH PLAINFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL

North Plainfield Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the North Plainfield School District school district, located in North Plainfield, NJ with about 540 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 43 teachers, North Plainfield Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

North Plainfield Middle School, located at 34 Wilson Avenue in North Plainfield, New Jersey, serves as a foundational educational institution for the community’s adolescent students. As part of the North Plainfield School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. The curriculum is designed to help students transition from elementary education to the more complex demands of high school, offering a variety of core subjects and elective programs aimed at cultivating critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Beyond academics, the school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and student engagement. By providing a diverse range of extracurricular activities, athletics, and support services, North Plainfield Middle School strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students from various backgrounds can thrive. The school’s administration and faculty focus on preparing students for future success by encouraging personal responsibility, character development, and a lifelong commitment to learning within the North Plainfield community.

For more information, contact North Plainfield Middle School at (908) 769-6040 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

34 Wilson Avenue
North Plainfield, NJ 07060-4075
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NORTH PLAINFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in North Plainfield, NJ with about 540 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in New Jersey

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
540
Teachers:
43
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 540 students

Hispanic/Latino
59.6%
Black or African American
20.9%
White
13.9%
Asian
4.4%
Two or more races
0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
46.9%
Male
53.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.