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#2025 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Phillipsburg Middle School
Middle School · Phillipsburg School District · Phillipsburg, NJ
A middle school in Phillipsburg, NJ serving grades 6th – 8th.
200 Hillcrest Blvd., Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
- Math 26% vs NJ 36% (2025)
- Reading 35% vs NJ 57% (2025)
- 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Phillipsburg Middle School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2021, reaching 30% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (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
63%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Phillipsburg Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 64Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,959/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Phillipsburg), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$78,519
Median home value
$244,200
Median rent
$1,248/mo
College educated
29.3%
Homeownership
69.3%
Poverty rate
13%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08865; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lopatcong Township Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 5–8 | 1.9 mi | 348 | Compare → |
| Easton Area MSEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 6–8 | 2.1 mi | 1,904 | Compare → |
| Wilson Area Intermediate SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 5–8 | 3.2 mi | 658 | Compare → |
| Stewartsville Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 6–8 | 4.3 mi | 209 | 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.
Phillipsburg School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $27,106NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Phillipsburg Middle School is listed in Phillipsburg School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Phillipsburg Middle School
Phillipsburg Middle School is a public middle school in Phillipsburg, NJ, part of Phillipsburg School District, serving approximately 633 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,025 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Phillipsburg Middle School
What grades does Phillipsburg Middle School serve?
Phillipsburg Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Phillipsburg Middle School?
Phillipsburg Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 633 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Phillipsburg Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Phillipsburg Middle School is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Phillipsburg Middle School rank in NJ?
Phillipsburg Middle School ranks #2,025 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Phillipsburg Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Phillipsburg 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 Phillipsburg Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Phillipsburg Middle School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Phillipsburg Middle School a charter school?
No, Phillipsburg Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Phillipsburg Middle School a Title I school?
No, Phillipsburg Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Phillipsburg Middle School?
63.0% of students at Phillipsburg 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
- 633
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Warren County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.0%
- Phone
- (908) 454-3400
- Area population (ZIP 08865)
- 31,078
- Area average commute
- 31.6 min
- Area median age
- 43.2
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 08865; 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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