Top Rankings
Phillipsburg School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,896 students in Phillipsburg School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Phillipsburg School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,562 Schools
# Students
3,896 Students
1,349,863 Students
# Teachers
353 Teachers
115,897 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Phillipsburg School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 648 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 77% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#541 out of 650 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
23%
Graduation Rate
77%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.72
# American Indian Students
4 Students
2,677 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
87 Students
140,107 Students
% Asian Students
2%
10%
# Hispanic Students
945 Students
442,102 Students
% Hispanic Students
24%
33%
# Black Students
811 Students
195,286 Students
% Black Students
21%
15%
# White Students
1,790 Students
525,514 Students
% White Students
46%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
2,905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
251 Students
40,592 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
247
50,423
# Students in K Grade:
190
85,815
# Students in 1st Grade:
207
91,199
# Students in 2nd Grade:
176
90,270
# Students in 3rd Grade:
186
91,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
181
92,313
# Students in 5th Grade:
184
93,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
191
95,366
# Students in 7th Grade:
213
96,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
220
100,013
# Students in 9th Grade:
400
104,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
422
104,719
# Students in 11th Grade:
467
99,186
# Students in 12th Grade:
413
97,576
# Ungraded Students:
199
56,478
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,811 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,145. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,439 is less than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$93 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$87 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,811
$27,145
Spending / Student
$22,439
$26,033
Best Phillipsburg School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Phillipsburg High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Stateliner Blvd.
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 454-3400
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 454-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,794 students
Rank: #22.
Phillipsburg Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 Hillcrest Blvd.
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 454-3400
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 454-3400
Grades: 6-8
| 664 students
Rank: #33.
Phillipsburg Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
525 Warren Street
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 454-3400
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 454-3400
Grades: 3-5
| 595 students
Rank: n/an/a
Philipsburg Primary School
Magnet School
1000 Green Street
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 454-3400
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 454-3400
Grades: K-2
| 397 students
Rank: n/an/a
Phillipsburg Early Childhood Learning Center
Magnet School
459 Center Street
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 454-3010
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 454-3010
Grades: PK-1
| 446 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Phillipsburg School District?
Phillipsburg School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,896 students.
What is the rank of Phillipsburg School District?
Phillipsburg School District is ranked #541 out of 648 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Phillipsburg School District?
46% of Phillipsburg School District students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Phillipsburg School District?
Phillipsburg School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Phillipsburg School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,439 is less than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Recent Articles
Drug Testing Teachers: Testing Positive or Negative?
This article examines the ongoing debate about drug testing for teachers in public schools. It discusses the rationale behind such policies, privacy concerns, cost implications, and the relatively low prevalence of drug use among educators. The piece also explores future considerations for drug testing policies in educational settings.
Head in the Clouds: Why Public Schools are Embracing Cloud Computing
Explore how public schools are integrating cloud computing into their educational frameworks. Understand the advantages such as enhanced collaboration, cost savings, and accessibility, as well as the challenges schools face in adopting this technology.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
