Serving 1,010 students in grades 6-8, Howard M. Phifer Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,010 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 94%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NJ
Math Proficiency
: 17% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 7% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Howard M. Phifer Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Howard M. Phifer Middle School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Howard M. Phifer Middle School is ranked #1773 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Howard M. Phifer Middle School often compared to?
Howard M. Phifer Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pennsauken Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Howard M. Phifer Middle School?
1,010 students attend Howard M. Phifer Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Howard M. Phifer Middle School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Howard M. Phifer Middle School?
Howard M. Phifer Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Howard M. Phifer Middle School offer ?
Howard M. Phifer Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Howard M. Phifer Middle School part of?
I do not like this school it's very crowded and some teachers are not fun and the students are HORRIBLE.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - 6th grade
52/21/2019
I do recomind this school the teacher are very nice. Also they give like 3 benchmarks and test so they do give out alot a test, maybe not a lot of homework but I get an A ir an A- sometimes a B+ .
- Posted by Student/Alumni - 6th
21/6/2015
I am a 8th grade student attending Phifer. And I would never in a million years recommend this school to anyone. Most teachers do not care about the work and most students don't care also. Phifer is full of rowdy, uneducated children!! Also, some teachers give very little homework or tests.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - mcrlo
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,010 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 94%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 17% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 7% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
