North Plainfield School District

The North Plainfield School District in New Jersey serves a diverse student population across 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The district faces challenges in academic performance, with most schools performing below state averages, particularly in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. However, North Plainfield Middle School stands out with higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Algebra I compared to the district and state.

The district's student population is predominantly Hispanic, ranging from 66.05% to 84.86% across the schools, and a significant percentage of students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating socioeconomic challenges. Stony Brook School has the highest percentage of Hispanic students (84.86%) and the highest percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (81.67%) in the district. Despite these demographics, the school's academic performance is generally lower than the district and state averages.

The district's graduation rate at North Plainfield High School is 89.1%, which is lower than the state average. Chronic absenteeism rates across the district, ranging from 9.3% to 18.1%, may be contributing to the lower academic performance observed. The district's spending per student varies widely, from $6,936 at Somerset School to $13,043 at Stony Brook School, but this does not seem to directly correlate with academic outcomes, suggesting that factors beyond just funding may be influencing student success.