Serving 664 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 36%). 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 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 664 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Phillipsburg Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Phillipsburg Middle School's student population of 664 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
664 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Phillipsburg Middle 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 Middle 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
#1781 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
28%
33%
Black
24%
15%
White
39%
39%
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
61%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #1781 out of 2,201 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 36% 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?
664 students attend Phillipsburg Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Phillipsburg Middle School students are White, 28% 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 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Phillipsburg Middle School offer ?
Phillipsburg Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Phillipsburg Middle School part of?
Phillipsburg Middle School is part of Phillipsburg School District.
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