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Phillips Middle School
Phillips Middle School, nominated by Transcend, is a middle school in Battleboro, North Carolina, that describes itself as a public district school serving learners from a primarily rural area.
Location Battleboro, North Carolina
Governance Public District School
Grades Middle
Students 124
Locale Rural
Principal Quarry Williams
Demographics
Percentage of students*
13%
English Learners
100%
Free/Reduced Lunch
13%
Students with Disabilities
African American or Black 68%
American Indian/Alaska Native —
Asian —
Hawaiian or Pacific Islander —
Hispanic or Latino 20%
White 4%
2+ Races —
Why Phillips Middle School was nominated
The North Phillips School of Innovation (NPSI) draws students and staff from Phillips Middle School and North Edgecombe High School. At NPSI, the work of learning and innovating is rich and busy. Students use the use the design process to study math, English, and science, all while working to understand themselves and their community. The learning is a highly structured experience, but one full of choices.
Student experience design
*A safe, supportive, and inclusive environment where all students feel valued *Engaging, standards-aligned instruction that promotes critical thinking and real-world application *Strong focus on student voice, ownership, and active engagement in learning *Development of the whole child, preparing students to be confident, responsible, and future-ready
Core Practices
| Core Practices | Length of Use |
|---|---|
|
Assessments For Career Readiness |
Less than a year
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Assessments For Deeper Learning |
Less than a year
|
|
Family And Community Support Services |
1-2 years
|
|
Culturally Responsive Practices |
1-2 years
|
|
Restorative Practices |
1-2 years
|
All Practices
Advancement On Mastery
AI Literacy
AI For Learning Materials
AI For Teacher Productivity
Apprenticeships
Assessments For Agency And Self-directed Learning
Assessments For Social-emotional Skills
Blended Learning
Career Advising & Support
Career Exploration
College Advising & Support
Community And Workforce Partnerships
Educators Have Industry Experience
Mental Health Services
1:1 Mentoring
SEL Curriculum
Students Develop Projects
Trauma-informed Practices
Tutoring
Career Prep
key reasons for innovating
Improve academic achievement
Improve school culture
Improve student mental health
Date Updated: 4/1/2026
*Canopy profile data is self-reported or sourced from NCES data, then verified by school leaders.