D−
Maxson Middle School
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
920 E Seventh St, Plainfield, NJ 07062 · (908) 731-4310 · Part of Plainfield City School District
Students
721
Students per teacher
9:1
Free or reduced lunch
77%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Maxson Middle School
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 28 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 50 pts below the state
- Small classes: 9:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 13% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency-3%
State average 25.4%
Reading / language arts-3%
State average 47.3%
Location
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920 E Seventh St, Plainfield
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6251
Grade 7246
Grade 8224
Enrollment over time
829’20
863’21
818’22
798’23
721’24
Down 13% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 83%Black 15%White <1%Asian <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Two or more races <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.