PHILLIPS MIDDLE SCHOOL

Phillips Middle is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Edgecombe County Public Schools school district, located in Battleboro, NC with about 120 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 9 teachers, Phillips Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Phillips Middle School, located in Battleboro, North Carolina, is a part of the Edgecombe County Public Schools (ECPS) system. Serving students in the surrounding community, the school focuses on providing a supportive educational environment designed to bridge the gap between elementary and high school. The school’s mission emphasizes fostering academic growth, social responsibility, and a sense of community among its student body, often utilizing the resources and curriculum standards set forth by the Edgecombe County district to ensure students are prepared for secondary education.

The school’s website highlights its commitment to student development through various academic programs and extracurricular opportunities. As a community-centered institution, Phillips Middle seeks to engage both parents and local stakeholders in the educational process. By emphasizing core subjects like literacy and mathematics alongside a supportive school culture, the staff works to help students navigate the developmental challenges of middle school while striving to meet the state's educational benchmarks and preparing them for future success in high school and beyond.

For more information, contact Phillips Middle at (252) 446-2031 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.