MAXSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Maxson Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Plainfield Public School District school district, located in PLAINFIELD, NJ with about 679 students offering grade levels from 6th 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 56 teachers, Maxson 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.
Maxson Middle School, located at 920 E. Seventh St. in Plainfield, New Jersey, serves as a key educational institution within the Plainfield Public School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the developmental needs of students in the transitional years between elementary and high school, aiming to provide a structured academic environment that prepares them for future educational challenges. The school serves a diverse urban population and emphasizes core curriculum standards while fostering a community-oriented atmosphere designed to support student growth.
In addition to its academic programs, Maxson Middle School strives to provide a variety of extracurricular opportunities and support services to help students navigate their adolescent years. The faculty and administration are focused on improving student outcomes through targeted instruction, behavioral support, and community engagement. By maintaining its presence in the heart of Plainfield, the school plays a vital role in the district’s efforts to provide equitable educational access and promote academic achievement for all students in the local community.
For more information, contact Maxson Middle School at (908) 731-4310 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
PLAINFIELD, NJ 07062-1854
(908) 731-4310
MAXSON MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in PLAINFIELD, NJ with about 679 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Plainfield Public School District
- Total Students:
- 679
- Teachers:
- 56
- 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 schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 679 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 64.5%
- Black or African American
- 33.3%
- White
- 1.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- Two or more races
- 0.3%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Female
- 46.1%
- Male
- 53.9%
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.