- Enrollment
- 1,141
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · North Plainfield, NJ
North Plainfield Middle School
Federal NCES profile for North Plainfield Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 341164003337
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Plainfield Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in North Plainfield · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.8:1
- students per teacher
- 53.4%
- free-lunch eligible
North Plainfield Middle School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Plainfield Middle School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in North Plainfield, NJ.
School address
District: North Plainfield School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341164003337 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
North Plainfield Middle School grew from 489 students in 2022-23 to 522 in 2023-24 (+6.7%).
Teacher FTE added 50.0 → 52.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+33 students YoY 341164003337 · North Plainfield, NJ Middle · MID · TRAD
538 enr · 10.8:1 · 53.4% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: North Plainfield High School (1,141 students)
North Plainfield Middle School grew from 489 students in 2022-23 to 522 in 2023-24 (+6.7%). Teacher FTE added 50.0 → 52.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
North Plainfield Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Plainfie
North Plainfield High School
1,141 students
- West End Schoo
West End School
600 students
- This school
North Plainfield Middle School
538 students
- Somerset Schoo
Somerset School
485 students
- East End Schoo 451
East End School
451 students
- Stony Brook Sc 272
Stony Brook School
272 students
What this shows North Plainfield Middle School reports 538 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Plainfield Middle School compares
North Plainfield Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.4% | ▲ 80% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 538 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
538
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 41% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$24,080
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 269 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
129
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.2%
African American 14.9%
White 6.9%
Asian 1.9%
Two or More 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.2, North Plainfield Middle School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for North Plainfield School District reports $24,080 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Plainfield Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Plainfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West End School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Somerset School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East End School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stony Brook School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Plainfield Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~538 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Plainfield Middle School
How many students attend North Plainfield Middle School?
North Plainfield Middle School has 538 students enrolled. It is a middle school in North Plainfield, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 489 (2022-23) → 522 (2023-24), up 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Plainfield Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Plainfield Middle School is 10.8:1, which is 8% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 31% 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 North Plainfield Middle School?
53.4% of students at North Plainfield Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Plainfield Middle School?
The largest demographic group at North Plainfield Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 74.2% of enrollment, in North Plainfield, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Plainfield Middle School?
North Plainfield Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 North Plainfield Middle School rank among public schools in North Plainfield?
By Resource Investment Index, North Plainfield Middle School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in North 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 North Plainfield on the city page.
What other schools are in North Plainfield School District?
Besides North Plainfield Middle School, North Plainfield School District also operates North Plainfield High School (1,141 students), West End School (600 students), and Somerset School (485 students). See the North Plainfield School District district page for the complete list.