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Middle School Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 578 students

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4 stars

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Posted May 24, 2011

i love you dakota and quentin :) frm ur cousin lizzyy..... o and btw this school is AWESOME!!!!! :) <3 it.


Posted March 28, 2007

I have to be honest, my daughter began her education in Phillipsburg after attending a prestige Christian school. The curriculum in the school was not challenging enough so basically she took that year off, no studying etc. Her work habits become horrible and she has gone from high honor roll to being average. Along with the sub standard education they have no money in the budget for any sports or specialized programs. If we are so economically depressed then why are my taxes so high and the schools, teachers and children are suffering?
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 11, 2005

My oldest son started the Phillipsburg Middle School in seventh grade. He had been attending a local private school. When he arrived at PMS, he found the math was far more rigerous than what he was used to at his old school. The school not only caught him up, but he scored a 1300 on the old SAT at the end of seventh grade! Exellent band, choir, famous published english teacher(s), excellent drama club, strong athletic programs and a strong school spirit! Great school.
—Submitted by David, a parent


Posted June 20, 2004

I remember the Phillipsburg Middle school when part of it held the preschool students. The middle school students respected the tots and helped them. My daughter attended the preschool and then was a 6th grade student. She found the teachers very open-minded and teachers helped you with studys and your problems. The curriculum for the grade levels helped students to be knowledgable to enter today's life styles. The school staff was very helpful likewise the school board, sometimes they didn't agree but would try to solve your problem. In overall the middle school is a good school and they do treat each student with respect as long as the student shows it in return.
—Submitted by Mary, a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 65% in 2012.

211 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
41%

2009

 
 
56%
Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2012.

211 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
52%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 61% in 2012.

202 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
59%
Math

The state average for Math was 63% in 2012.

202 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
41%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 82% in 2012.

162 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
71%
Math

The state average for Math was 72% in 2012.

162 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
41%

2009

 
 
54%
Science

The state average for Science was 82% in 2012.

162 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
74%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students46%
Female53%
Male41%
Black29%
Asiann/a
Hispanic39%
Pacific Islandern/a
White53%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged37%
Non-economically disadvantaged62%
Special educationn/a
General education58%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant46%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students69%
Female67%
Male71%
Black56%
Asiann/a
Hispanic53%
Pacific Islandern/a
White77%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged64%
Non-economically disadvantaged78%
Special education31%
General education81%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant69%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students39%
Female38%
Male40%
Black46%
Asiann/a
Hispanic41%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White37%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged35%
Non-economically disadvantaged49%
Special educationn/a
General education49%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant39%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students39%
Female33%
Male46%
Black41%
Asiann/a
Hispanic34%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White40%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged38%
Non-economically disadvantaged41%
Special education11%
General education48%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant39%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students67%
Female65%
Male69%
Black46%
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
Pacific Islandern/a
White68%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged64%
Non-economically disadvantaged74%
Special education29%
General education77%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant67%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students44%
Female40%
Male48%
Black25%
Asiann/a
Hispanic37%
White51%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged36%
Non-economically disadvantaged62%
Special education18%
General education52%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant44%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Science

All Students59%
Female57%
Male61%
Black46%
Asiann/a
Hispanic59%
Pacific Islandern/a
White62%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged54%
Non-economically disadvantaged70%
Special education24%
General education70%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant59%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 59% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Biology Competency Test (NJBCT) to assess high school students in Biology. The New Jersey Biology Competency Test (NJBCT) is standards-based, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Biology I

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
General educationn/a
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrantn/a
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Biology Competency Test (NJBCT) to assess high school students in Biology. The New Jersey Biology Competency Test (NJBCT) is standards-based, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 69% 54%
Hispanic 15% 20%
Black 14% 17%
Asian 2% 8%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Two or more races N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 55%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 9N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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525 Warren Street
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
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Phone: (908) 454-5577

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