Serving 586 students in grades 3-5, Phillipsburg Elementary 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 21% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 586 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Phillipsburg Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Phillipsburg Elementary School's student population of 586 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
586 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
School Rankings
Phillipsburg Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Phillipsburg Elementary School is 0.71, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1803 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
26%
34%
Black
24%
15%
White
41%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Phillipsburg Elementary School's ranking?
Phillipsburg Elementary School is ranked #1803 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Phillipsburg Elementary School often compared to?
Phillipsburg Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alpha Borough School, Pohatcong Township School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Phillipsburg Elementary School?
586 students attend Phillipsburg Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Phillipsburg Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Phillipsburg Elementary School?
Phillipsburg Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Phillipsburg Elementary School offer ?
Phillipsburg Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Phillipsburg Elementary School part of?
Phillipsburg Elementary School is part of Phillipsburg School District.
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