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#1512 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Pohatcong Township School
Elementary School · Pohatcong Township School District · Phillipsburg, NJ
An elementary school in Phillipsburg, NJ where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
240 RTE 519, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
- Math 37% vs NJ 41% (2025)
- Reading 44% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pohatcong Township School score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2021, reaching 41% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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 55 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
18.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pohatcong Township 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 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Borough SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 198 | Compare → |
| Warren Glen AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–12 | 1.6 mi | 23 | Compare → |
| Philipsburg Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–2 | 2.1 mi | 397 | Compare → |
| Greenwich SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | 2.4 mi | 420 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Pohatcong Township School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $27,078NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pohatcong Township School is listed in Pohatcong Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pohatcong Township School
Pohatcong Township School is a public elementary school in Phillipsburg, NJ, part of Pohatcong Township School District, serving approximately 312 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,512 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pohatcong Township School
What grades does Pohatcong Township School serve?
Pohatcong Township School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Pohatcong Township School?
Pohatcong Township School has an enrollment of approximately 312 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pohatcong Township School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pohatcong Township School is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pohatcong Township School rank in NJ?
Pohatcong Township School ranks #1,512 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Pohatcong Township School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pohatcong Township School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Pohatcong Township School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pohatcong Township School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Pohatcong Township School a charter school?
No, Pohatcong Township School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pohatcong Township School a Title I school?
No, Pohatcong Township School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pohatcong Township School?
18.9% of students at Pohatcong Township 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 312
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Warren County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.5%
- Phone
- (908) 859-8155
- Area population (ZIP 08865)
- 31,078
- Area average commute
- 31.6 min
- Area median age
- 43.2
Official sources & links
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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