- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Plainfield, NJ
Hubbard Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hubbard Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 341314005606
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hubbard Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of New Jersey schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #11 of 16
- public schools in Plainfield · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 81.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hubbard Middle School has class sizes larger than 74% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hubbard Middle School ranks #11 of 16 public schools in Plainfield, NJ.
School address
District: Plainfield Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341314005606 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Hubbard Middle School held near 771 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 57.0 → 58.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 341314005606 · Plainfield, NJ Middle · MID · TRAD
737 enr · 12.9:1 · 81.0% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Plainfield High School (2,077 students)
Hubbard Middle School held near 771 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 57.0 → 58.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Hubbard Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Plainfield Hig
Plainfield High School
2,077 students
- This school 737
Hubbard Middle School
737 students
- Maxson Middle 721
Maxson Middle School
721 students
- Cedarbrook Ele 671
Cedarbrook Elementary School
671 students
- Washington Com 557
Washington Community School
557 students
- Dewitt D. Barl 423
Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School
423 students
What this shows Hubbard Middle School reports 737 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hubbard Middle School compares
Hubbard Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▲ 9% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.0% | ▲ 174% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 737 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
737
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 174% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 74% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,278
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 369 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 103 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.8%
African American 11.0%
White 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.7, Hubbard Middle School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Plainfield Public School District reports $21,278 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hubbard Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plainfield High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maxson Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cedarbrook Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Community School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hubbard Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~737 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hubbard Middle School
How many students attend Hubbard Middle School?
Hubbard Middle School has 737 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Plainfield, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 775 (2022-23) → 771 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hubbard Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hubbard Middle School is 12.9:1, which is 9% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hubbard Middle School?
81.0% of students at Hubbard Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hubbard Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hubbard Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 87.8% of enrollment, in Plainfield, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hubbard Middle School?
Hubbard Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hubbard Middle School rank among public schools in Plainfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Hubbard Middle School ranks #11 of 16 public schools in Plainfield, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Plainfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Plainfield Public School District?
Besides Hubbard Middle School, Plainfield Public School District also operates Plainfield High School (2,077 students), Maxson Middle School (721 students), and Cedarbrook Elementary School (671 students). See the Plainfield Public School District district page for the complete list.