Summary:
The North Plainfield School District in New Jersey has only one high school, North Plainfield High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. The school's performance data suggests it is facing significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students.
North Plainfield High School has consistently underperformed compared to state averages in various academic subjects and assessments over the past few years. The school's 4-year graduation rate is slightly lower than the state average, while its dropout rate is lower. However, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Algebra I, Geometry, and Science are all significantly lower than the state averages, and these trends have persisted over the past two school years.
The school's demographic and funding data provide some context for these academic challenges. North Plainfield High School serves a relatively low-income student population, with 61.7% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Additionally, the North Plainfield School District as a whole is ranked 564 out of 613 in New Jersey and is rated 0 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger. The school's per-student spending is slightly lower than the state average, and its student-teacher ratio is slightly lower than the state average, suggesting potential opportunities for targeted interventions and resource allocation to address the academic performance gaps.
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