Phillipsburg Middle School vs. Pohatcong Township School
Should I attend Phillipsburg Middle School or Pohatcong Township School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Phillipsburg Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Attribute
Diversity
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Overview
Serving 702 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 10% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (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 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 301 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Pohatcong Township 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 15-19% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
PK-8
Total Students
702 students
301 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1716 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1218 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
6
Kindergarten Students
-
39
Grade 1 Students
-
21
Grade 2 Students
-
40
Grade 3 Students
-
31
Grade 4 Students
-
33
Grade 5 Students
-
32
Grade 6 Students
215
29
Grade 7 Students
235
33
Grade 8 Students
200
37
Ungraded Students
52
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
30%
15%
% Black
22%
7%
% White
40%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
1%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.40
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
12%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
