Andover Morris Elementary School (Closed 2023)

712 South Main Street
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 279 students in grades 3-5, Andover Morris Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 49% (which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 42% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
279 students

Showing 2009–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers

Showing 2009–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NJ)
(15-16)
49%
40%
(15-16)
42%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1

Showing 2009–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
(15-16)
1%
10%

Showing 2006–2016. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
(15-16)
29%
26%

Showing 2007–2016. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓

Black
(15-16)
18%
16%

Showing 2007–2016. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓

White
(15-16)
45%
46%

Showing 2007–2016. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
(15-16)
7%
2%
100%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
38%

Showing 2009–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%

Showing 2009–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NJ state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NJ state average).
How many students attend Andover Morris Elementary School?
279 students attend Andover Morris Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Andover Morris Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Andover Morris Elementary School?
Andover Morris Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Andover Morris Elementary School offer ?
Andover Morris Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Andover Morris Elementary School part of?
Andover Morris Elementary School is part of Phillipsburg School District.

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