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Phillipsburg Middle

Q: Is Phillipsburg Middle a good school?

Phillipsburg Middle ranks 177 th of 363 Kansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 5-8

177^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 363 Kansas Middle Schools

Better than 51% of Kansas middle schools

Summary

Phillipsburg Middle is a public middle school in Phillipsburg, Kansas, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 177 students. The school is part of the Phillipsburg District, which is ranked 63 out of 264 districts in Kansas and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

In recent years, Phillipsburg Middle has experienced a decline in its statewide ranking and rating, dropping from a 4-star rating in 2014-2015 to a 1-star rating in 2022-2023. The school's performance has been mixed compared to the state and district averages, with some student groups, such as male students, performing better than others. Chronic absenteeism has also been a concern, increasing from 9.3% in 2024-2025 to 19.5% in the same year.

Comparing Phillipsburg Middle to nearby schools, such as Long Island Middle School and Thunder Ridge Middle School, highlights the potential for improvement. These schools have maintained higher statewide rankings and ratings, lower chronic absenteeism rates, and better academic performance in some subject areas. Additionally, Phillipsburg Middle's lower spending per student and higher student-teacher ratio may be contributing factors to its performance challenges.

179

Students ?

11.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,849

Per pupil spending ?

53.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

647 7th St
Phillipsburg, KS 67661

(785) 543-5114

District: Phillipsburg

Students who attend Phillipsburg Middle usually attend:

High:

Phillipsburg High

Feeder schools for Phillipsburg Middle:

Elementary:

Phillipsburg Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.7%

Hispanic:

2.8%

Two or more races:

2.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 28th percentile in 2023 → 51st in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 51st (2025) from a 28th-percentile low (2023)

✓Above the Kansas median (51st percentile)

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school44%

District avg47%

Kansas avg42%

177^th of 363

Kansas public middle schools ?

Top 49%▼ down 23 pts since 2015

From top 26% (2015) to top 49% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

63^rd of 264Phillipsburg among Kansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	48.5	177 of 363	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	32.9	249 of 362	31.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	30.1	262 of 362	27.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	35.5	242 of 368	34.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	47.7	172 of 367	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	40.0	215 of 368	41.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	40.2	201 of 350	42.6%	★★☆☆☆
2017	51.0	155 of 358	56.7%	★★★☆☆
2016	62.3	96 of 343	72.0%	★★★★☆
2015	64.9	94 of 368	74.5%	★★★★☆
2013	73.5	73 of 355	79.4%	★★★★☆
2012	69.0	92 of 342	73.1%	★★★★☆
2011	67.9	89 of 320	72.2%	★★★★☆
2010	61.2	123 of 316	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2009	60.4	125 of 307	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2008	69.2	74 of 296	75.0%	★★★★☆
2007	77.7	30 of 286	89.5%	★★★★☆
2006	76.4	35 of 277	87.4%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	42.4	172 of 313	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	29.4	219 of 294	25.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	43.2	153 of 275	44.4%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	34.6	199 of 285	30.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	41.7	164 of 296	44.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	37.7	187 of 300	37.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	40.5	157 of 270	41.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	48.0	134 of 275	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	54.1	98 of 270	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	24.6	221 of 255	13.3%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	55.5	104 of 308	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	53.1	117 of 301	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	36.4	182 of 280	35.0%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	27.7	139 of 177	21.5%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	40.2	202 of 349	42.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	27.5	274 of 347	21.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	26.3	278 of 349	20.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	28.4	267 of 349	23.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	43.4	185 of 349	47.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	34.2	235 of 344	31.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	33.3	230 of 333	30.9%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2021)66th percentile+13 vs school

Female (2021)45th percentile-8 vs school

White (2025)42nd percentile-9 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)30th percentile-21 vs school

Special Education (2025)21st percentile-30 vs school

By subject vs Kansas (2024-2025) ?

Science46%+5 vs state

English Language Arts43%~ state avg

Mathematics43%+4 vs state

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Schools Near Phillipsburg Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				KAP English Language Arts (2025)					KAP Mathematics (2025)					KAP Science (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 5th Grade	KAP Mathematics 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics 7th Grade	KAP Mathematics 8th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 5th Grade	KAP Science 8th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Phillipsburg Middle	Public	5-8	647 7th St	Phillipsburg	67661	Phillips County	Phillipsburg	No	No	No	No	(785) 543-5114	179	15	11.7	53.1%	166 (92.7%)	1 (0.6%)	5 (2.8%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.8%)	48.5	177^th of 363 public middle schools	51.2%		32.9	249^th of 362 public middle schools	31.2%	72	52.2	34.9	46.2	40.8	43.5	56.5	27.9	43.6	42.9	42.9	58.7	34.7	46.3	$9,849	$2,903	$6,946
Thunder Ridge Middle School	Public	4-8	941 Kansas Avenue	Agra	67621	Phillips County	Thunder Ridge Schools	No	No	No	No	(785) 638-2244	72	7	9.8	55.6%	64 (88.9%)	1 (1.4%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (8.3%)	51	166^th of 363 public middle schools	54.3%		69.6	74^th of 362 public middle schools	79.6%	92	47.1		37.5	40.0	40.0	17.6		37.5	40.0	26.7	35.3	40.0	37.0	$19,896	$2,502	$17,394
Long Island Middle School	Public	5-8	627 Washington	Long Island	67647	Phillips County	Northern Valley	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 854-7681	31	5	6.2	74.2%	29 (93.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					33.3					39.4			37.5	$24,994	$540	$24,454

Frequently Asked Questions about Phillipsburg Middle

What is the racial makeup of Phillipsburg Middle?

Students at Phillipsburg Middle are 93% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What district is Phillipsburg Middle in?

Phillipsburg

How many students attend Phillipsburg Middle?

In the 2024-25 school year, 179 students attended Phillipsburg Middle.

Is Phillipsburg Middle a good school?

Phillipsburg Middle ranks 177^th of 363 Kansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Phillipsburg Middle attend?

Students who attend Phillipsburg Middle usually go on to attend Phillipsburg High

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