The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 69%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-4
Total Students (09-10)
161 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)70-74%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)45-49%
69%
Asian
(09-10)3%
9%
Hispanic
(09-10)8%
21%
Black
(09-10)21%
17%
White
(09-10)67%
53%
Hawaiian
(09-10)1%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
16%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
19%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% NJ state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% NJ state average).
How many students attend Columbia?
161 students attend Columbia.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Columbia students are White, 21% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Columbia offer ?
Columbia offers enrollment in grades 3-4
What school district is Columbia part of?
Columbia is part of North Hanover Township School District.
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