Plainfield Community Middle School

Summary:

Plainfield Community Middle School is a highly-rated public middle school in Plainfield, Indiana, serving 1,370 students in grades 6-8. It is part of the Plainfield Community School Corporation, which is ranked 38th out of 381 school districts in the state and has a 5-star rating.

Plainfield Community Middle School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Indiana, with a statewide ranking of 32nd out of 485 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's ILEARN test scores are significantly higher than the state averages, with 61.3% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 59.6% in Math. Plainfield also has a relatively diverse student population, with 76.86% White, 8.69% African American, 6.64% Hispanic, and 3.8% Asian students. This diversity is higher than many of the surrounding schools, such as Brownsburg West Middle School and Brownsburg East Middle School.

Plainfield Community Middle School outperforms many of the nearby schools in academic achievement. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Plainfield's English Language Arts proficiency rate of 61.3% was significantly higher than the Brownsburg Community School Corporation's rate of 69.62% and the MSD Wayne Township's rate of 21.24%. The school has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past 10 school years, indicating a consistently high level of academic achievement and student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 709 Stafford Rd
       Plainfield, IN  46168


(317) 838-3966

District: Plainfield Community School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
32nd of 485 Indiana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,905 Help


Students who attend Plainfield Community Middle School usually attend:

High:    Plainfield High School

Feeder schools for Plainfield Community Middle School:

Elementary:    Brentwood Elementary School
    Central Elementary School
    Clarks Creek Elementary
    Guilford Elementary
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Student/teacher ratio:  17.1 Help
Number of students:  1,370

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.9%
African American:
8.7%
Hispanic:
6.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  34.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Plainfield Community Middle School ranks better than 93.4% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.34. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76.9%), African American (8.7%), Hispanic (6.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 34.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Plainfield Community Middle School is 17.1. (See more...)
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Compare Plainfield Community Middle School employs 79.9 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Plainfield Community Middle School is $8,905.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Plainfield Community Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Plainfield Community Middle School 32nd of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See Plainfield Community Middle School in the ranking list.)

Plainfield Community School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks Plainfield Community School Corp 41st of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Plainfield Community Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 89.32 5th 222 97.7%
2005 86.63 19th 370 94.9%
2006 84.02 26th 375 93.1%
2007 85.25 23rd 382 94.0%
2008 83.37 34th 392 91.3%
2009 85.27 31st 423 92.7%
2010 82.42 37th 428 91.4%
2011 84.28 37th 451 91.8%
2012 81.88 37th 447 91.7%
2013 80.36 46th 444 89.6%
2014 82.75 37th 470 92.1%
2015 87.37 30th 485 93.8%
2016 91.32 14th 494 97.2%
2017 94.19 10th 472 97.9%
2018 95.03 7th 473 98.5%
2019 94.28 14th 470 97.0%
2021 95.91 12th 483 97.5%
2022 93.92 22nd 490 95.5%
2023 92.80 26th 489 94.7%
2024 92.34 32nd 485 93.4%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Plainfield Community Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 777 3 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 784
1992 793 0 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 797
1993 818 1 7 2 6 n/a n/a 0 834
1994 851 5 7 0 2 n/a n/a 0 865
1995 898 3 6 3 0 n/a n/a 8 918
1996 898 3 6 3 0 n/a n/a 8 918
1997 906 4 6 3 1 n/a n/a 3 923
1998 890 6 9 0 0 n/a n/a 0 905
1999 878 5 7 2 5 n/a n/a 0 897
2000 877 3 15 3 1 n/a n/a 0 899
2001 854 3 12 6 0 n/a n/a 0 875
2002 942 4 7 8 0 n/a n/a 0 961
2003 942 4 7 8 0 n/a n/a 0 961
2004 942 7 15 14 0 n/a n/a 0 978
2005 919 12 14 16 2 n/a n/a 0 963
2006 941 16 12 15 2 n/a n/a 0 986
2007 890 15 13 23 3 n/a n/a 22 966
2008 950 13 16 28 0 n/a n/a 26 1033
2009 987 19 22 29 3 n/a n/a 24 1084
2010 997 16 34 28 3 n/a n/a 34 1112
2011 973 40 45 43 1 1 15 0 1118
2012 991 32 40 42 4 1 13 0 1123
2013 1086 33 31 45 4 0 14 0 1213
2014 1121 27 31 40 3 1 30 0 1253
2015 1129 28 39 42 0 1 38 0 1277
2016 1062 32 40 51 1 1 47 0 1234
2017 1064 39 49 67 2 0 43 0 1264
2018 1069 35 47 73 1 1 56 0 1282
2019 1119 40 39 79 0 1 63 0 1341
2020 1100 47 36 69 0 1 64 0 1317
2021 1105 62 44 76 0 0 57 0 1344
2022 1072 88 43 68 0 0 62 0 1333
2023 1053 119 52 91 1 0 54 0 1370

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Plainfield Community Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 784 43.5 18.0 5.9
1992 797 40.7 19.5 6.3
1993 834 46.1 18.1 5.6
1994 865 46.8 18.5 7.2
1995 918 52.2 17.6 6
1996 918 52.2 17.6 6
1997 923 51.2 18.0 5.3
1998 905 51.2 17.7 8.3
1999 897 52.7 17.0 12.3
2000 899 51.2 17.6 13.1
2001 875 50.7 17.3 11
2002 961 50.5 19.0 17.2
2003 961 50.5 19.0 17.2
2004 978 51.5 19.0 21.5
2005 963 51.5 18.7 22.2
2006 986 51.0 19.3 27.2
2007 966 n/a n/a 22.6
2008 1033 53.7 19.2 23.6
2009 1084 53.5 20.3 22.5
2010 1112 54.9 20.2 29.1
2011 1118 54.1 20.6 28.4
2012 1123 58.1 19.3 29.4
2013 1213 60.1 20.1 29.5
2014 1253 62.1 20.1 29.4
2015 1277 61.0 20.9 27.6
2016 1234 62.0 19.9 25
2017 1264 66.3 19.0 24.9
2018 1282 68.3 18.7 29.3
2019 1341 67.0 20.0 27.1
2020 1317 71.0 18.5 27.3
2021 1344 70.6 19.0 27.6
2022 1333 77.9 17.1 27.4
2023 1370 79.9 17.1 34.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Plainfield Community Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 784 43.5 18.0 5.9
1992 797 40.7 19.5 6.3
1993 834 46.1 18.1 5.6
1994 865 46.8 18.5 7.2
1995 918 52.2 17.6 6
1996 918 52.2 17.6 6
1997 923 51.2 18.0 5.3
1998 905 51.2 17.7 8.3
1999 897 52.7 17.0 12.3
2000 899 51.2 17.6 13.1
2001 875 50.7 17.3 11
2002 961 50.5 19.0 17.2
2003 961 50.5 19.0 17.2
2004 978 51.5 19.0 21.5
2005 963 51.5 18.7 22.2
2006 986 51.0 19.3 27.2
2007 966 n/a n/a 22.6
2008 1033 53.7 19.2 23.6
2009 1084 53.5 20.3 22.5
2010 1112 54.9 20.2 29.1
2011 1118 54.1 20.6 28.4
2012 1123 58.1 19.3 29.4
2013 1213 60.1 20.1 29.5
2014 1253 62.1 20.1 29.4
2015 1277 61.0 20.9 27.6
2016 1234 62.0 19.9 25
2017 1264 66.3 19.0 24.9
2018 1282 68.3 18.7 29.3
2019 1341 67.0 20.0 27.1
2020 1317 71.0 18.5 27.3
2021 1344 70.6 19.0 27.6
2022 1333 77.9 17.1 27.4
2023 1370 79.9 17.1 34.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Plainfield Community Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $180 (2.3%) $7,789 (97.8%) $7,968
2020 $187 (2.3%) $7,890 (97.7%) $8,077
2021 $174 (2.1%) $8,232 (97.9%) $8,406
2022 $219 (2.5%) $8,686 (97.5%) $8,905

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Plainfield Community Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 14th of 470 Middle schoolsRanks 26th of 489 Middle schools
 2.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Plainfield Community Middle School)72.769.6
 3.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Plainfield Community School Corp)72.769.6
 3.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.840.8
 7%
6th Grade Math (Plainfield Community Middle School)72.373.8
 1.5%
   6th Grade Math (Plainfield Community School Corp)72.373.8
 1.5%
   6th Grade Math (Indiana)46.438.3
 8.1%
6th Grade Science (Plainfield Community Middle School)74.759.4
 15.4%
   6th Grade Science (Plainfield Community School Corp)74.759.4
 15.4%
   6th Grade Science (Indiana)48.638.2
 10.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Plainfield Community Middle School)71.556
 15.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Plainfield Community School Corp)71.555.6
 15.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)49.739.5
 10.2%
7th Grade Math (Plainfield Community Middle School)65.747.6
 18.1%
   7th Grade Math (Plainfield Community School Corp)65.747.3
 18.4%
   7th Grade Math (Indiana)4232.9
 9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Plainfield Community Middle School)72.162.7
 9.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Plainfield Community School Corp)72.162.7
 9.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)50.743.8
 6.9%
8th Grade Math (Plainfield Community Middle School)66.354.3
 12%
   8th Grade Math (Plainfield Community School Corp)66.354.3
 12%
   8th Grade Math (Indiana)3831.4
 6.6%
End of Course Biology (Plainfield Community Middle School)9486.1
 7.9%
   End of Course Biology (Plainfield Community School Corp)61.146.5
 14.6%
   End of Course Biology (Indiana)38.629
 9.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students13411370
 2.2%
African American40119
 197.5%
American Indian01
Asian3952
 33.3%
Hispanic7991
 15.2%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White11191053
 5.9%
Two or More Races6354
 14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients27.1%34.5%
 7.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Plainfield Community Middle School

Yes. Plainfield Community Middle School ranks in the top 6.6% of Indiana middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,370 students attended Plainfield Community Middle School.

Students at Plainfield Community Middle School are 77% White, 9% African American, 7% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

Students who attend Plainfield Community Middle School usually go on to attend Plainfield High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education.

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