- Enrollment
- 1,588
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pennsauken, NJ
Howard M. Phifer Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Howard M. Phifer Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 341287001612
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Howard M. Phifer Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #8 of 8
- public schools in Pennsauken · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.6:1
- students per teacher
- 38.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Howard M. Phifer Middle School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Howard M. Phifer Middle School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Pennsauken, NJ.
School address
NCES ID 341287001612 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Howard M. Phifer Middle School held near 1,010 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 93.0 → 87.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-35 students YoY 341287001612 · Pennsauken, NJ Middle · MID · TRAD
988 enr · 10.6:1 · 38.9% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Pennsauken High School (1,588 students)
Howard M. Phifer Middle School held near 1,010 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 93.0 → 87.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Howard M. Phifer Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pennsauken Hig
Pennsauken High School
1,588 students
- This school
Howard M. Phifer Middle School
988 students
- Pennsauken Int 622
Pennsauken Intermediate School
622 students
- Benjamin Frank 418
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
418 students
- G.H. Carson El 358
G.H. Carson Elementary School
358 students
- Delair Element 301
Delair Elementary School
301 students
What this shows Howard M. Phifer Middle School reports 988 students on the CCD universe file.
How Howard M. Phifer Middle School compares
Howard M. Phifer Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.6:1 | ▼ 10% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.9% | ▲ 31% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 988 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
988
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$24,097
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 329 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
292
in-school suspensions + 205 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 29.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 50.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.1%
African American 21.1%
Asian 8.5%
White 5.3%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, Howard M. Phifer Middle School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District reports $24,097 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Howard M. Phifer Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsauken High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pennsauken Intermediate School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Franklin Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| G.H. Carson Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Delair Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Howard M. Phifer Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~988 students)
Frequently asked questions about Howard M. Phifer Middle School
How many students attend Howard M. Phifer Middle School?
Howard M. Phifer Middle School has 988 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pennsauken, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 1,045 (2022-23) → 1,010 (2023-24), nearly flat (-35).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Howard M. Phifer Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Howard M. Phifer Middle School is 10.6:1, which is 10% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Howard M. Phifer Middle School?
38.9% of students at Howard M. Phifer Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Howard M. Phifer Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Howard M. Phifer Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 62.1% of enrollment, in Pennsauken, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Howard M. Phifer Middle School?
Howard M. Phifer Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Howard M. Phifer Middle School rank among public schools in Pennsauken?
By Resource Investment Index, Howard M. Phifer Middle School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Pennsauken, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Pennsauken on the city page.
What other schools are in Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District?
Besides Howard M. Phifer Middle School, Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District also operates Pennsauken High School (1,588 students), Pennsauken Intermediate School (622 students), and Benjamin Franklin Elementary School (418 students). See the Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District district page for the complete list.