Phillipsburg Middle

Phillipsburg Middle, located in the rural community of Phillipsburg, Kansas, serves students from fifth through eighth grade. With an enrollment of 177 students and a student-teacher ratio of 13.6:1, the school offers personalized attention to each child’s learning needs. The campus is situated at 647 7th St in Phillips County, where it provides a nurturing educational environment despite its remote setting.

Phillipsburg Middle currently holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks as the 959th school out of 1298 in Kansas, placing it around the 26th percentile for academic performance across the state. The school’s overall academic score is 5.0 out of 10, with 30% proficiency or above in ELA/Reading and 29% proficiency or above in Math. While there's room for improvement in test scores, Phillipsburg Middle focuses on student development and engagement within its unique rural community setting.

With an enrollment of 177 students, Phillipsburg Middle is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Phillipsburg Middle may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.