Serving 636 students in grades 6-8, Phillipsburg 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 16% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 636 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Phillipsburg Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Phillipsburg, NJ, covering approximately 3.3 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being 1.1 miles and the furthest edge at 1.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Phillipsburg Middle School's student population of 636 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
636 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Phillipsburg Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Phillipsburg Middle School is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1802 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
30%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
24%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
37%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.9%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Liner
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Phillipsburg Middle School's ranking?
Phillipsburg Middle School is ranked #1802 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Phillipsburg Middle School often compared to?
Phillipsburg Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pohatcong Township School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Phillipsburg Middle School?
636 students attend Phillipsburg Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Phillipsburg Middle School students are White, 30% 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 Middle School?
Phillipsburg Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Phillipsburg Middle School offer ?
Phillipsburg Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Phillipsburg Middle School part of?
Phillipsburg Middle School is part of Phillipsburg School District.
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