Phillips Middle

pms.chccs.k12.nc.us

600 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Phillips Middle School, located on North Estes Drive in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is a key component of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools (CHCCS) district. The school serves a diverse student body in grades 6 through 8, focusing on creating a supportive and intellectually stimulating environment. Its curriculum is designed to challenge students academically while fostering social-emotional growth, encouraging them to become active and responsible members of their community.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Phillips Middle School emphasizes a holistic approach to education by offering a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and academic clubs. The school benefits from its location in a highly regarded school district and a community that places a strong value on public education. By promoting collaborative learning and inclusivity, Phillips aims to prepare its students for the academic rigors of high school and beyond, maintaining a strong commitment to both student achievement and character development.

600

Total Students

52.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Phillips Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	272
Hispanic	59
Black	86
Asian	131
Two or More	51
American Indian	1

White
272 (45.3%)
Asian
131 (21.8%)
Black
86 (14.3%)
Hispanic
59 (9.8%)
Two or More
51 (8.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
Phone:	(919)929-2188
Website:	http://pms.chccs.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	600
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	153
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 6 220

Grade 7 189

Grade 8 191

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Phillips Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	220
Grade 7	189
Grade 8	191

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Phillips Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	303	50.5%
Male	297	49.5%

Middle School 6th - 8th