- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Plainfield, NJ
Maxson Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Maxson Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 341314005608
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maxson Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #7 of 16
- public schools in Plainfield · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.4:1
- students per teacher
- 75.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Maxson Middle School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maxson Middle School ranks #7 of 16 public schools in Plainfield, NJ.
School address
District: Plainfield Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341314005608 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Maxson Middle School held near 798 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 69.0 → 65.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 341314005608 · Plainfield, NJ Middle · MID · TRAD
721 enr · 10.4:1 · 75.4% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Plainfield High School (2,077 students)
Maxson Middle School held near 798 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 69.0 → 65.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Maxson Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Plainfield Hig
Plainfield High School
2,077 students
- Hubbard Middle 737
Hubbard Middle School
737 students
- This school 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 Maxson Middle School reports 721 students on the CCD universe file.
How Maxson Middle School compares
Maxson 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 12% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.4% | ▲ 155% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 721 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
721
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 155% 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
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 34% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.6%
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 361 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 126 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 83.4%
African American 14.7%
White 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.3, Maxson 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 Maxson Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plainfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hubbard Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedarbrook Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Community School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Maxson Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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 (~721 students)
Frequently asked questions about Maxson Middle School
How many students attend Maxson Middle School?
Maxson Middle School has 721 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Plainfield, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 818 (2022-23) → 798 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maxson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Maxson Middle School is 10.4:1, which is 12% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 34% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Maxson Middle School?
75.4% of students at Maxson Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maxson Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Maxson Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 83.4% of enrollment, in Plainfield, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maxson Middle School?
Maxson Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Maxson Middle School rank among public schools in Plainfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Maxson Middle School ranks #7 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 Maxson Middle School, Plainfield Public School District also operates Plainfield High School (2,077 students), Hubbard Middle School (737 students), and Cedarbrook Elementary School (671 students). See the Plainfield Public School District district page for the complete list.