Phillips Middle

Summary:

Phillips Middle is a public middle school located in Battleboro, North Carolina, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 129 students. The school is part of the Edgecombe County Public Schools district, which is ranked 213 out of 242 districts in North Carolina and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Phillips Middle faces significant challenges, with a student population that is 68.22% African American, significantly higher than the surrounding schools, which range from 38.69% to 75.58% African American. The school consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of North Carolina middle schools, with a ranking between 619 and 755 out of 793 schools over the past 10 years. Its performance on state assessments is also significantly below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. Additionally, over 97% of Phillips Middle's students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When comparing Phillips Middle to the nearby schools in the Edgecombe County Public Schools district, it is clear that Phillips is the lowest-performing school. The other middle schools in the district, such as South Edgecombe Middle, W.A. Pattillo Middle, and West Edgecombe Middle, all have higher academic performance, higher state rankings, and lower percentages of students receiving free/reduced lunch. Despite the school's low performance, Phillips Middle spends a relatively high amount per student ($13,631 in 2018-2019) compared to the surrounding schools, suggesting that the issue may not be a lack of funding, but rather how the resources are being utilized to support student learning.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 4371 Battleboro-Leggett Road
       Battleboro, NC  27809


(252) 446-2031

District: Edgecombe County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
655th of 793 North Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,631 Help


Students who attend Phillips Middle usually attend:

High:    Edgecombe Early College High
    North Edgecombe High

Feeder schools for Phillips Middle:

Elementary:    Coker-Wimberly Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  11.2 Help
Number of students:  129

Racial breakdown:

African American:
68.2%
Hispanic:
20.2%
Two or more races:
7.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  97.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Phillips Middle ranks worse than 82.6% of middle schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked middle schools in the Edgecombe County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.97. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Phillips Middle has the smallest middle school student body size in the Edgecombe County Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: African American (68.2%), Hispanic (20.2%), two or more races (7.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 97.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Edgecombe County Public Schools District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Phillips Middle is 11.2, which is the lowest among 4 middle schools in the Edgecombe County Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Phillips Middle is $13,631, which is the highest among 4 middle schools in the Edgecombe County Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Phillips Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Phillips Middle 655th of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See Phillips Middle in the ranking list.)

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Edgecombe County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Edgecombe County Public Schools 213th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Phillips Middle

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Rank History for all students at Phillips Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 20.63 514th 598 14.0%
2007 15.28 547th 606 9.7%
2008 15.00 551st 620 11.1%
2009 18.38 549th 630 12.9%
2010 21.97 557th 640 13.0%
2011 20.09 566th 648 12.7%
2012 10.65 610th 662 7.9%
2013 6.81 641st 673 4.8%
2014 3.18 619th 627 1.3%
2015 5.29 662nd 705 6.1%
2016 12.78 618th 692 10.7%
2017 3.14 672nd 694 3.2%
2018 5.48 661st 691 4.3%
2019 3.04 715th 737 3.0%
2021 7.91 709th 741 4.3%
2022 22.42 629th 786 20.0%
2023 18.24 663rd 784 15.4%
2024 19.97 655th 793 17.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Phillips Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.27 556th 604 7.9%
2019 5.27 617th 639 3.4%
2021 15.75 580th 633 8.4%
2022 27.87 539th 689 21.8%
2023 26.32 581st 735 21.0%
2024 25.95 602nd 743 19.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Phillips Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.17 612th 656 6.7%
2019 2.77 675th 684 1.3%
2021 14.10 633rd 706 10.3%
2022 30.98 515th 733 29.7%
2023 20.65 609th 731 16.7%
2024 29.21 538th 738 27.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Phillips Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 3.29 652nd 665 2.0%
2019 2.93 682nd 697 2.2%
2021 4.62 705th 711 0.8%
2022 16.06 653rd 748 12.7%
2023 15.75 660th 747 11.6%
2024 13.38 682nd 751 9.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Phillips Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.45 455th 494 7.9%
2019 9.60 498th 519 4.0%
2021 24.73 434th 533 18.6%
2022 37.56 329th 550 40.2%
2023 21.43 485th 559 13.2%
2024 35.13 367th 560 34.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Phillips Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 60.89 169th 564 70.0%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Phillips Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 136 530 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 670
1989 116 493 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 621
1990 126 476 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 604
1991 113 479 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 593
1992 127 469 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 597
1993 113 444 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 559
1994 109 439 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 552
1995 105 382 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 499
1996 105 382 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 499
1997 110 377 0 13 0 n/a n/a 0 500
1998 111 375 0 25 0 n/a n/a 0 511
1999 104 372 0 40 0 n/a n/a 0 516
2000 94 353 0 27 0 n/a n/a 0 474
2001 77 350 0 27 0 n/a n/a 0 454
2002 62 362 0 34 0 n/a n/a 0 458
2003 62 362 0 34 0 n/a n/a 0 458
2004 52 381 0 38 0 n/a n/a 0 471
2005 40 380 0 40 0 n/a n/a 0 460
2006 28 341 1 32 0 n/a n/a 0 402
2007 15 318 0 30 0 n/a n/a 9 372
2008 7 186 0 14 0 n/a n/a 2 209
2009 7 172 0 18 0 n/a n/a 0 197
2010 16 149 0 18 0 n/a n/a 0 183
2011 18 138 0 28 0 0 1 0 185
2012 16 136 0 28 0 0 0 0 180
2013 12 142 0 42 0 0 1 0 197
2014 10 149 0 36 0 0 0 0 195
2015 6 111 0 28 0 0 0 0 145
2016 7 109 0 21 0 0 0 0 137
2017 8 100 0 13 0 0 1 0 122
2018 13 85 0 19 0 0 3 0 120
2019 13 89 1 22 0 0 6 0 131
2020 13 98 0 25 0 0 4 0 140
2021 8 103 0 21 0 0 7 0 139
2022 8 87 0 24 0 0 5 0 124
2023 5 88 0 26 0 0 10 0 129

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Phillips Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 670 39.0 17.1 56.1
1989 621 39.0 15.9 77.6
1990 604 42.0 14.3 80.3
1991 593 37.0 16.0 81.8
1992 597 37.0 16.1 57.5
1993 559 40.0 14.0 65.1
1994 552 40.0 13.8 63
1995 499 31.0 16.1 64.9
1996 499 31.0 16.1 64.9
1997 500 33.0 15.2 67.2
1998 511 34.0 15.0 65.6
1999 516 35.0 14.7 76.9
2000 474 34.0 13.9 92.6
2001 454 32.0 14.2 88.8
2002 458 30.0 15.3 82.5
2003 458 30.0 15.3 82.5
2004 471 30.0 15.7 86.4
2005 460 30.0 15.3 83.5
2006 402 30.0 13.4 86.8
2007 372 30.8 12.1 89
2008 209 18.0 11.6 89.4
2009 197 15.3 12.9 86.8
2010 183 13.4 13.6 94
2011 185 11.5 16.0 90.3
2012 180 12.0 14.9 93.3
2013 197 10.0 19.7 95.9
2014 195 12.1 16.0 91.8
2015 145 11.0 13.1 97.9
2016 137 11.0 12.4 97.8
2017 122 10.4 11.7 97.5
2018 120 9.7 12.3 97.5
2019 131 9.5 13.7 97.7
2020 140 9.1 15.2 97.9
2021 139 10.2 13.6 97.8
2022 124 10.7 11.5 97.6
2023 129 11.5 11.2 97.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Phillips Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 670 39.0 17.1 56.1
1989 621 39.0 15.9 77.6
1990 604 42.0 14.3 80.3
1991 593 37.0 16.0 81.8
1992 597 37.0 16.1 57.5
1993 559 40.0 14.0 65.1
1994 552 40.0 13.8 63
1995 499 31.0 16.1 64.9
1996 499 31.0 16.1 64.9
1997 500 33.0 15.2 67.2
1998 511 34.0 15.0 65.6
1999 516 35.0 14.7 76.9
2000 474 34.0 13.9 92.6
2001 454 32.0 14.2 88.8
2002 458 30.0 15.3 82.5
2003 458 30.0 15.3 82.5
2004 471 30.0 15.7 86.4
2005 460 30.0 15.3 83.5
2006 402 30.0 13.4 86.8
2007 372 30.8 12.1 89
2008 209 18.0 11.6 89.4
2009 197 15.3 12.9 86.8
2010 183 13.4 13.6 94
2011 185 11.5 16.0 90.3
2012 180 12.0 14.9 93.3
2013 197 10.0 19.7 95.9
2014 195 12.1 16.0 91.8
2015 145 11.0 13.1 97.9
2016 137 11.0 12.4 97.8
2017 122 10.4 11.7 97.5
2018 120 9.7 12.3 97.5
2019 131 9.5 13.7 97.7
2020 140 9.1 15.2 97.9
2021 139 10.2 13.6 97.8
2022 124 10.7 11.5 97.6
2023 129 11.5 11.2 97.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Phillips Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,688 (19.7%) $10,943 (80.3%) $13,631

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Phillips Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 715th of 737 Middle schoolsRanks 663rd of 784 Middle schools
 12.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Phillips Middle)14.630.3
 15.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Edgecombe County Public Schools)3532.1
 2.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.852.3
 6.5%
6th Grade Reading (Phillips Middle)27.133.3
 6.2%
   6th Grade Reading (Edgecombe County Public Schools)35.529.7
 5.8%
   6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)6049.3
 10.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Phillips Middle)17.138
 20.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Edgecombe County Public Schools)39.927.6
 12.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.450.1
 8.3%
7th Grade Reading (Phillips Middle)29.336.7
 7.4%
   7th Grade Reading (Edgecombe County Public Schools)41.730.7
 11%
   7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)58.850.2
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Phillips Middle)11.626
 14.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Edgecombe County Public Schools)35.126.2
 8.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)52.644.8
 7.8%
8th Grade Reading (Phillips Middle)18.626
 7.4%
   8th Grade Reading (Edgecombe County Public Schools)34.929.2
 5.7%
   8th Grade Reading (North Carolina)55.651
 4.6%
8th Grade Science (Phillips Middle)46.542
 4.5%
   8th Grade Science (Edgecombe County Public Schools)75.354
 21.3%
   8th Grade Science (North Carolina)78.670.3
 8.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students131129
 1.5%
African American8988
 1.1%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic2226
 18.2%
Pacific Islander00
White135
 61.5%
Two or More Races610
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients97.7%97.7%
 0%


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Students who attend Phillips Middle usually go on to attend Edgecombe Early College High

Students at Phillips Middle are 68% African American, 20% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 4% White.

Phillips Middle ranks in the bottom 17.4% of North Carolina middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 129 students attended Phillips Middle.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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