Enrollment
737
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
81.0%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+174% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hubbard Middle School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hubbard Middle School
Hubbard Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Plainfield, New Jersey, enrolling 737 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.9:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 81.0% of students qualify for free meals, 174% above the New Jersey average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 737 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 2,501 New Jersey schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Against 136 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #87.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (88% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 369 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Plainfield Public School District also operates Plainfield High School (2,077 students) and Maxson Middle School (721 students) alongside Hubbard Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hubbard Middle School compares
Hubbard Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$20,332
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Plainfield Public School District, which includes Hubbard Middle School.
$20,332
Per student
-19%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 9.5%
State 81.5%
Federal 9.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~737 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Hubbard Middle School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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