Phillipsburg School District

The Phillipsburg School District in New Jersey consists of 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district faces some academic challenges, with most schools performing below state averages on standardized tests, but also has some standout performers, such as Phillipsburg High School and Phillipsburg Middle School.

Phillipsburg High School stands out with a relatively high graduation rate of 91.9% and a low dropout rate of 0.8%. The school performs better than the district and state averages on Algebra II proficiency, but lags behind on English Language Arts and Algebra I proficiency. Phillipsburg Middle School excels in Algebra I proficiency, with 72.7% of 8th graders scoring proficient or better, compared to the district and state averages of around 35%, but struggles with overall math proficiency.

The Phillipsburg Early Childhood Learning Center has the highest spending per student at $18,378, likely due to its focus on early childhood education, but also experiences the highest chronic absenteeism rate at 37.9%. The district as a whole serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, with high percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 32% at Phillipsburg High School to 75.29% at Phillipsburg Elementary School.