Middle Schools in Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District


Summary:

The Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District in New Jersey has only one middle school, Howard M. Phifer Middle School, which serves grades 6-8. The data shows that this school has consistently performed poorly on standardized tests, with proficiency rates well below the state averages across multiple subject areas and grade levels.

Howard M. Phifer Middle School has ranked in the bottom half of New Jersey middle schools, with only 30.9% of 6th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and even lower proficiency rates in mathematics and science. The school's per-student spending is $9,290, and it has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 34.95%. These factors suggest that the school may be facing significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students.

The data indicates a clear need for the district and school to prioritize improving educational outcomes for their students. Targeted interventions and support systems, such as additional resources, professional development for teachers, and specialized programs, may be necessary to address the specific needs of the student population and improve academic performance at Howard M. Phifer Middle School.

District Detail

 1695 Hylton Road
Pennsauken, NJ 08110

 (856) 662-8505

SchoolDigger Rank:
434th of 609 New Jersey districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 4,891

Primary Schools: 6
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 2
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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