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#2023 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Howard M. Phifer Middle School
Middle School · Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District · Pennsauken, NJ
A Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District middle school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8201 PARK AVE, Pennsauken, NJ 08109
- Math 27% vs NJ 36% (2025)
- Reading 27% vs NJ 57% (2025)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Howard M. Phifer Middle School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 32 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 27% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 42 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
35%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Howard M. Phifer Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 56Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low6/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$84,332
Median home value
$227,200
Median rent
$1,142/mo
College educated
26.8%
Homeownership
72.4%
Poverty rate
15.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08109; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ralph J. Steinhauer Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 5–6 | 1.7 mi | 359 | Compare → |
| Cinnaminson Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 671 | Compare → |
| John A. Carusi Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 6–8 | 2.6 mi | 884 | Compare → |
| Palmyra Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 6–8 | 2.7 mi | 182 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #6 of 9
- District spending per student
- $24,299NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Howard M. Phifer Middle School is listed in Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Howard M. Phifer Middle School
Howard M. Phifer Middle School is a public middle school in Pennsauken, NJ, part of Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District, serving approximately 1,010 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,023 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Howard M. Phifer Middle School
What grades does Howard M. Phifer Middle School serve?
Howard M. Phifer Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Howard M. Phifer Middle School?
Howard M. Phifer Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,010 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Howard M. Phifer Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Howard M. Phifer Middle School is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Howard M. Phifer Middle School rank in NJ?
Howard M. Phifer Middle School ranks #2,023 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Howard M. Phifer Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Howard M. Phifer Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Howard M. Phifer Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Howard M. Phifer Middle School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Howard M. Phifer Middle School a charter school?
No, Howard M. Phifer Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Howard M. Phifer Middle School a Title I school?
No, Howard M. Phifer Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Howard M. Phifer Middle School?
35.0% of students at Howard M. Phifer Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,010
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 87
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Camden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.1%
- Phone
- (856) 662-8511
- Area population (ZIP 08109)
- 24,004
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 08109; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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