Summary:
The city of Phillipsburg, New Jersey is home to 9 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The schools in this area serve a diverse student population, with varying levels of academic performance and resources. While some schools, like Lopatcong Township Middle School and Harmony Township School, stand out with strong test scores and high rankings, others in the Phillipsburg School District struggle to meet state averages.
Phillipsburg High School has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 91.3% and a low dropout rate of 1.0%, but its proficiency rates in Algebra I and Algebra II are significantly lower than the state average. The Phillipsburg School District as a whole underperforms the state in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency, suggesting a need for targeted interventions and strategies to improve student outcomes.
The data also reveals disparities in funding and resources, with spending per student ranging from $6,672 at Lopatcong Elementary School to $18,378 at Phillipsburg Early Childhood Learning Center. Additionally, the schools in the Phillipsburg School District have higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which may contribute to the academic challenges faced by these schools.
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