Howard M. Phifer Middle School

8201 Park Ave
Merchantville, NJ 08109
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,086 students in grades 6-8, Howard M. Phifer Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,086 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Howard M. Phifer Middle School's student population of 1,086 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 91 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,086 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Howard M. Phifer Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Howard M. Phifer Middle School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NJ)
#1552 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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14%
26%
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37%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Howard M. Phifer Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
11%
10%
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Hispanic
53%
32%
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Black
25%
15%
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White
9%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.64
This chart display the diversity score of Howard M. Phifer Middle School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Howard M. Phifer Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Howard M. Phifer Middle School's ranking?
Howard M. Phifer Middle School is ranked #1552 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Howard M. Phifer Middle School often compared to?
Howard M. Phifer Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pennsauken Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Howard M. Phifer Middle School?
1,086 students attend Howard M. Phifer Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Howard M. Phifer Middle School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 9% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Howard M. Phifer Middle School?
Howard M. Phifer Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Howard M. Phifer Middle School offer ?
Howard M. Phifer Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Howard M. Phifer Middle School part of?
Howard M. Phifer Middle School is part of Pennsauken Township Board Of Education School District.

School Reviews

2   3/21/2020
I do not like this school it's very crowded and some teachers are not fun and the students are HORRIBLE.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - 6th grade
5   2/21/2019
I do recomind this school the teacher are very nice. Also they give like 3 benchmarks and test so they do give out alot a test, maybe not a lot of homework but I get an A ir an A- sometimes a B+ .
- Posted by Student/Alumni - 6th
2   1/6/2015
I am a 8th grade student attending Phifer. And I would never in a million years recommend this school to anyone. Most teachers do not care about the work and most students don't care also. Phifer is full of rowdy, uneducated children!! Also, some teachers give very little homework or tests.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - mcrlo

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,086 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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