Maxson Middle School

www.plainfieldnjk12.org/

721 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Maxson Middle School, located at 920 E. Seventh St. in Plainfield, New Jersey, serves as a key educational institution within the Plainfield Public School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the developmental needs of students in the transitional years between elementary and high school, aiming to provide a structured academic environment that prepares them for future educational challenges. The school serves a diverse urban population and emphasizes core curriculum standards while fostering a community-oriented atmosphere designed to support student growth.

In addition to its academic programs, Maxson Middle School strives to provide a variety of extracurricular opportunities and support services to help students navigate their adolescent years. The faculty and administration are focused on improving student outcomes through targeted instruction, behavioral support, and community engagement. By maintaining its presence in the heart of Plainfield, the school plays a vital role in the district’s efforts to provide equitable educational access and promote academic achievement for all students in the local community.

721

Total Students

78.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Maxson Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	601
Black	106
Asian	3
Two or More	1
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
601 (83.4%)
Black
106 (14.7%)
White
6 (0.8%)
Asian
3 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4%)
Two or More
1 (0.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Plainfield Public School District
Phone:	(908)731-4310
Website:	http://www.plainfieldnjk12.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	721
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	78.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	487
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	66

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 251

Grade 7 246

Grade 8 224