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Howard M. Phifer Middle School
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
8201 Park Ave, Pennsauken, NJ 08109 · (856) 662-8511 · Part of Pennsauken Township School District
Students
988
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
81%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Howard M. Phifer Middle School
- Math proficiency 11 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 10 pts below the state
- Small classes: 12:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 11.1% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency14%
State average 25.4%
Reading / language arts37%
State average 47.3%
Location
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8201 Park Ave, Pennsauken
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6333
Grade 7315
Grade 8340
Enrollment over time
1,111’20
1,086’21
1,045’22
1,010’23
988’24
Down 11.1% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 62%Black 21%Asian 9%White 5%Two or more races 3%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.