For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 215 students in Alpha Borough School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public School in Alpha Borough School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
1 School
2,554 Schools
# Students
215 Students
1,354,693 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
116,293 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Alpha Borough School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 642 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#387 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
23%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)21.9%
16.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.72
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
11%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
18%
35%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
8%
14%
Showing 2010–2023. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
% White
72%
37%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $37,591 is higher than the state median of $31,633. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $36,609 is higher than the state median of $31,024. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$42,853 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$8 MM
$42,028 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$37,591
$31,633
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$36,609
$31,024
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Alpha Borough School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alpha Borough School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
817 North Boulevard
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 454-5000
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 454-5000
Gr: PK-8 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Alpha Borough School District?
Alpha Borough School District manages 1 public schools serving 215 students.
What is the rank of Alpha Borough School District?
Alpha Borough School District is ranked #383 out of 642 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Alpha Borough School District?
72% of Alpha Borough School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alpha Borough School District?
Alpha Borough School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Alpha Borough School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $36,609 is higher than the state median of $31,024. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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