Howard M Phifer Middle School

Howard M Phifer Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
8201 PARK Ave,  Pennsauken, NJ
Pennsauken Township Board Of Education School District
4.0
2.3
1,086 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Diane Joyce
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
17%
Reading Proficiency
31%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
C+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
31%
Math Proficiency
17%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
87
Full Time Teachers
87
Teachers in First or Second Year
1.2%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
554:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.7%
Female
47.3%
Hispanic
57.8%
Black
22.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
9.7%
White
7%
Two or more races
2.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 2 Reviews
4.0 NicheUser
3/26/2016
i would recommend this school to an incoming middle school-er because this school prepares you to become independent and also it prepares you for high school
GreatSchools Reviews
2.3 10 Reviews
1.0 parent
6/24/2024
This was the worst school district my kids were in. The district is understaffed. Kids are violent a lot of gang activities all the way down to the middle school. There are videos and instagram pages displaying the violence.
1.0 other
6/4/2023
teacher called my son the r slur because he's special needs, I am furious! As a special needs teacher you need to be able to work with children with special needs. Not call my son the r slur, it is very hurtful and he came home crying. I am done!
1.0 parent
5/23/2022
6th and 7th grade guidance counselor is by far the worst. As well as principal and teachers. Toxic and unprofessional environment. School needs a complete revamp!
1.0 parent
5/11/2022
I would give a zero if possible. The care of teachers here is beyond unbecoming of what they call themselves as educators. This school as well as district needs a massive revamp from the superintendent ALL the way down. If you can find a choice school or afford private, do it. Do not subject your ch...

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Howard M Phifer Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Pennsauken, NJ, in the Pennsauken neighborhood, and is served by the Pennsauken Township Board Of Education School District in New Jersey. The school has a total enrollment of 1,086 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 17% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 31% are proficient in reading. Howard M Phifer Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $327,282. Discover additional schools in the area, like Maple Shade High School, Pennsauken High School, Eastside High School, and more. Learn more about what Pennsauken has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Howard M Phifer Middle School.

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