Summary:
The 07060 zip code area is home to 16 schools, including 8 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, 3 high schools, and 1 alternative school, spread across the Plainfield Public School District and the North Plainfield School District. While the majority of the schools in this area face significant challenges, a few standout institutions, such as Warren Middle School and the charter schools, are outperforming their peers and providing quality education to the community.
Warren Middle School, part of the Warren Township School District, consistently ranks among the top 100 middle schools in New Jersey, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. It boasts significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the state averages. In contrast, Plainfield High School and North Plainfield High School have relatively low proficiency rates, with many scores well below the state averages.
The charter schools in the area, such as Cresthaven Academy Charter School and The Barack Obama Green Charter High School, are also outperforming the traditional public schools in their respective districts. This highlights the potential impact of alternative educational models and the need for further investigation into the factors contributing to their success. However, the high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients in many of the schools suggest that these communities face significant socioeconomic challenges, which may contribute to the lower academic performance observed in some of the schools.
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