HOWARD M PHIFER MIDDLE SCHOOL

HOWARD M PHIFER MIDDLE SCHOOL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District school district, located in PENNSAUKEN, NJ with about 764 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 69 teachers, HOWARD M PHIFER MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

Howard M. Phifer Middle School, located at 8201 Park Ave in Pennsauken, New Jersey, serves as a central pillar of the Pennsauken School District. The school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary and high school, focusing on providing a supportive environment where students in the middle grades can explore their academic interests and develop essential social-emotional skills. With a commitment to fostering a positive school climate, the faculty emphasizes student engagement, collaborative learning, and the cultivation of a sense of community among its diverse student body.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Howard M. Phifer Middle School provides various opportunities for students to participate in extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs, which are designed to enhance the overall educational experience. The school places a high priority on communication between families and staff, working to ensure that students are prepared for the challenges of secondary education. By balancing rigorous academic standards with a focus on character development, the school strives to prepare its students to become responsible, well-rounded citizens within the Pennsauken community.

For more information, contact HOWARD M PHIFER MIDDLE SCHOOL at (856) 662-8511 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

8201 PARK AVE
PENNSAUKEN, NJ 08109-3544
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HOWARD M PHIFER MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in PENNSAUKEN, NJ with about 764 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in New Jersey

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
764
Teachers:
69
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 764 students

Hispanic/Latino
45.0%
Black or African American
29.8%
Asian
12.2%
White
11.5%
Two or more races
0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
49.5%
Male
50.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.