Maxson Middle School
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
920 E Seventh St, Plainfield, NJ 07062 · (908) 731-4310 · Part of Plainfield City School District
Plainfield’s School Grade D− better than 1% of New Jersey school districts
Students
721
Students per teacher
9:1
Free or reduced lunch
77%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Maxson Middle School
- Small classes: 9 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 13% since 2020–21
- No state test results published for this school
- Next stop for Plainfield kids: 3 high schools
On the path
Where Plainfield kids come from and go next. The whole path →
K–510 elementary schoolsDepends on your address
6–8Maxson Middle SchoolYou are here
9–123 high schoolsDepends on your address
Location
Directions ↗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 2020–21.
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.
Parents talk
Questions and answers about Maxson Middle School from Plainfield families.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024–2025 school year. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.