Howard M. Phifer Middle School vs Pennsauken Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 136 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howard M. Phifer Middle School
Pennsauken · Public middle · Grades 6–8
988 students
Pennsauken Intermediate School
Pennsauken · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
622 students
| Measure | Howard M. Phifer Middle School Pennsauken, New Jersey | Pennsauken Intermediate School Pennsauken, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #405 of 440 | #1176 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #11494 of 15,369 | #31337 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 4–5 |
| Students | 988 | 622 |
| Enrollment | 988 | 622 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.4% | 78.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 36% |
| city | Pennsauken | Pennsauken |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pennsauken Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.9 vs 32.1).
- •Pennsauken Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (36% vs 27%).
- •Pennsauken Intermediate School does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 36%).
- •Pennsauken Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.6% vs 81.4%).
- •Pennsauken Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 12.0).
- •Howard M. Phifer Middle School is the larger school with 988 students compared with 622.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Howard M. Phifer Middle School better than Pennsauken Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), Pennsauken Intermediate School ranks higher (40.9 vs 32.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Howard M. Phifer Middle School and Pennsauken Intermediate School?
About 136 m in a straight line, between Pennsauken and Pennsauken in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howard M. Phifer Middle School: 988. Pennsauken Intermediate School: 622. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howard M. Phifer Middle School and Pennsauken Intermediate School rank in New Jersey?
Howard M. Phifer Middle School is 405th of 440 and Pennsauken Intermediate School is 1176th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).