Summary:
The Phillipsburg School District has only one middle school, Phillipsburg Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of New Jersey middle schools, with a 1 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is performing significantly below average compared to other schools in the state.
Phillipsburg Middle School's academic achievement is a major concern, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics significantly lower than state averages across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 23.4% of 6th graders, 48.7% of 7th graders, and 27.5% of 8th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to state averages of 53.2%, 53.9%, and 52.9%, respectively. The school's performance in Algebra I and Science also lags behind state averages. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students (70.18%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant economically disadvantaged population.
Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending and favorable student-teacher ratio, these resources are not translating into improved academic outcomes. This suggests that the school may need to re-evaluate its resource allocation and focus on more targeted, evidence-based interventions to address the specific needs of its student population. Addressing the school's consistently low performance and significant gaps in academic achievement will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to identify the root causes of the challenges and implement effective strategies for improvement.
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