B
Good
71/100

Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies

📚 07 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 1700 West Front St, Plainfield, NJ 07063
Overall
B
71/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
Reading 47% · Math 29% proficient · 39th percentile in New Jersey
Graduation
A
97% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against New Jersey schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

71
Repit Score
out of 100
345
Students
enrolled
8.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$30K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%39/100reading 33rd percentile, math 44th percentile among New Jersey high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%85/10097% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%100/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 77% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with New Jersey schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +17 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in New Jersey. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency47% (−10 pts vs. state avg 57%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency29% (−18 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate97% (+5 pts vs. state avg 92%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the New Jersey state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black47%17%reading +7 pts, math -5 pts67th percentile (list)
Hispanic47%32%reading +4 pts, math +11 pts63rd percentile (list)
Low-income47%37%reading +6 pts, math +15 pts83rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1700 West Front St
City Plainfield
ZIP Code 07063
District 3413140
NCES School ID 341314003041
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 07063

Understanding the community around Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $82,188
Per Capita Income $29,345
Poverty Rate 9.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 41.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.9%
High School or Higher 75.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $345,600
Median Rent $1,669
Owner-Occupied 62.7%
Renter-Occupied 37.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 44.1%
Female 55.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 70.1%
Black 28.4%
White 0.6%
Two or More Races 0.9%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 345
Teachers (FTE) 41.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 8.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies?
Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies has a Repit School Score of 71 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies?
Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies has 345 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.4:1.
What grades does Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies serve?
Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies serves grades 07 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies receive per student?
Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies receives $30,066 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies in 07063 ▼
Avg Home Value
$496,634
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,133
1-Year Change
+3.1%
% Renters
37.3%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026