Phillipsburg Middle School
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ · Phillipsburg School District
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Suburb, large
380th of 440 New Jersey middle schools statewide · better than 14%· Stable
200 Hillcrest Blvd., PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865
(908)454-3400NCES ID 341296005862Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Phillipsburg Middle School 380th of 440 New Jersey middle schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 14% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 15th in 2019 to 14th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 591 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 633 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65.0% | 39.3% | ▼ 25.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 17.3% | 28.6% | ▲ 11.3 pts | |
| Black | 15.8% | 22.9% | ▲ 7.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 8.1% | ▲ 8.1 pts | |
| Asian | 1.7% | 0.9% | ▼ 0.8 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $340K in zip 08865 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Phillipsburg Middle School
- #155Lopatcong Township Middle SchoolLopatcong Township School District · 1.9 mi away155th of 440
ELA 62% ▲26 · Math 60% ▲42Compare - #89Stewartsville Middle SchoolGreenwich Township School District · 4.3 mi away89th of 440
ELA 81% ▲45 · Math 59% ▲41Compare - #177Ethel Hoppock Middle SchoolBethlehem Township School District · 8.6 mi away177th of 440
ELA 63% ▲27 · Math 52% ▲34Compare - #281Warren Hills Regional Middle SchoolWarren Hills Regional School District · 11.6 mi away281st of 440
ELA 51% ▲15 · Math 37% ▲19Compare - #63Union Township Middle SchoolUnion Township School District · 12.5 mi away63rd of 440
ELA 75% ▲39 · Math 72% ▲54Compare - #250High Bridge Middle SchoolHigh Bridge Borough School District · 15.8 mi away250th of 440
ELA 62% ▲26 · Math 33% ▲15Compare - #79Clinton Township Middle SchoolClinton Township School District · 16 mi away79th of 440
ELA 81% ▲45 · Math 61% ▲43Compare - #221Woodglen SchoolLebanon Township School District · 16 mi away221st of 440
ELA 60% ▲24 · Math 44% ▲26Compare
What school district is Phillipsburg Middle School in?
Phillipsburg Middle School is part of the Phillipsburg School District district in PHILLIPSBURG, New Jersey.
Is Phillipsburg Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Phillipsburg Middle School 380th of 440 New Jersey middle schools (better than 14% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Phillipsburg Middle School?
White 39%, Hispanic 29%, Black 23%, Two or more races 8% (633 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Phillipsburg Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 08865 is $340K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.