Howard M. Phifer Middle School

Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District

phifer.pennsauken.net/

1,045 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

1,045

Total Students

93.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Howard M. Phifer Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	73
Hispanic	604
Black	235
Asian	101
Two or More	28
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
604 (57.8 %)
Black
235 (22.5 %)
Asian
101 (9.7 %)
White
73 (7.0 %)
Two or More
28 (2.7 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District
Phone:	(856)662-8511
Website:	http://phifer.pennsauken.net/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,045
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	93.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	720
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	84

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 318

Grade 7 337

Grade 8 347

Ungraded 43