- Enrollment
- 1,750
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Phillipsburg, NJ
Phillipsburg Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Phillipsburg Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 341296005862
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Phillipsburg Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #6 of 9
- public schools in Phillipsburg · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.4:1
- students per teacher
- 61.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Phillipsburg Middle School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Phillipsburg Middle School ranks #6 of 9 public schools in Phillipsburg, NJ.
School address
District: Phillipsburg School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341296005862 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Phillipsburg Middle School held near 633 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 61.0 → 60.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-31 students YoY 341296005862 · Phillipsburg, NJ Middle · MID · TRAD
636 enr · 10.4:1 · 61.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Phillipsburg High School (1,750 students)
Phillipsburg Middle School held near 633 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount). Teacher FTE held 61.0 → 60.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Phillipsburg Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Phillipsburg H
Phillipsburg High School
1,750 students
- This school 636
Phillipsburg Middle School
636 students
- Phillipsburg E 621
Phillipsburg Elementary School
621 students
- Phillipsburg E 449
Phillipsburg Early Childhood Learning Center
449 students
- Philipsburg Pr 420
Philipsburg Primary School
420 students
What this shows Phillipsburg Middle School reports 636 students on the CCD universe file.
How Phillipsburg Middle School compares
Phillipsburg 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 12% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.0% | ▲ 106% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 636 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
636
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 106% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 34% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.0%
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
$26,474
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 318 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
140
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 36.9%
Hispanic or Latino 30.5%
African American 23.6%
Two or More 8.0%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 36.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.9, Phillipsburg Middle School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Phillipsburg School District reports $26,474 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Phillipsburg Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phillipsburg High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Phillipsburg Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Phillipsburg Early Childhood Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Philipsburg Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Phillipsburg Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~636 students)
Frequently asked questions about Phillipsburg Middle School
How many students attend Phillipsburg Middle School?
Phillipsburg Middle School has 636 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Phillipsburg, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 664 (2022-23) → 633 (2023-24), nearly flat (-31).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Phillipsburg Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Phillipsburg Middle School is 10.4:1, which is 12% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 34% 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 Phillipsburg Middle School?
61.0% of students at Phillipsburg Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Phillipsburg Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Phillipsburg Middle School is White at 36.9% of enrollment, in Phillipsburg, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Phillipsburg Middle School?
Phillipsburg Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Phillipsburg Middle School rank among public schools in Phillipsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Phillipsburg Middle School ranks #6 of 9 public schools in Phillipsburg, 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 Phillipsburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Phillipsburg School District?
Besides Phillipsburg Middle School, Phillipsburg School District also operates Phillipsburg High School (1,750 students), Phillipsburg Elementary School (621 students), and Phillipsburg Early Childhood Learning Center (449 students). See the Phillipsburg School District district page for the complete list.