Top Rankings
Phillipsburg School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,873 students in Phillipsburg School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Phillipsburg School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,557 Schools
# Students
3,873 Students
1,339,860 Students
# Teachers
341 Teachers
115,689 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Phillipsburg School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 646 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#477 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
47%
Graduation Rate
86%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.71
# American Indian Students
4 Students
2,422 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
88 Students
138,661 Students
% Asian Students
2%
10%
# Hispanic Students
884 Students
423,348 Students
% Hispanic Students
23%
32%
# Black Students
768 Students
196,542 Students
% Black Students
20%
15%
# White Students
1,884 Students
536,279 Students
% White Students
49%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
2,962 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
237 Students
37,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
225
43,886
# Students in K Grade:
194
86,189
# Students in 1st Grade:
167
88,385
# Students in 2nd Grade:
174
90,397
# Students in 3rd Grade:
184
91,186
# Students in 4th Grade:
167
92,179
# Students in 5th Grade:
190
93,667
# Students in 6th Grade:
215
95,200
# Students in 7th Grade:
235
98,764
# Students in 8th Grade:
200
100,169
# Students in 9th Grade:
421
107,364
# Students in 10th Grade:
477
100,102
# Students in 11th Grade:
414
98,448
# Students in 12th Grade:
416
98,516
# Ungraded Students:
194
55,408
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,952 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,348. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,573 is less than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$93 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$87 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,952
$27,348
Spending / Student
$22,573
$26,228
Best Phillipsburg School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Phillipsburg High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Stateliner Blvd.
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 454-3400
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 454-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,809 students
Rank: #22.
Phillipsburg Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Hillcrest Blvd.
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 454-3400
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 454-3400
Grades: 6-8
| 702 students
Rank: #33.
Phillipsburg Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
525 Warren Street
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 454-3400
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 454-3400
Grades: 3-5
| 582 students
Rank: n/an/a
1000 Green Street
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 454-3400
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 454-3400
Grades: K-2
| 354 students
Rank: n/an/a
459 Center Street
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 454-3010
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 454-3010
Grades: PK-1
| 426 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Phillipsburg School District?
Phillipsburg School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,873 students.
What is the rank of Phillipsburg School District?
Phillipsburg School District is ranked #489 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Phillipsburg School District?
49% of Phillipsburg School District students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Phillipsburg School District?
Phillipsburg School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Phillipsburg School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,573 is less than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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