Christopher Columbus Middle School vs. Classical Academy Charter School Of Clifton
Should you attend Christopher Columbus Middle School or Classical Academy Charter School Of Clifton? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Christopher Columbus Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Classical Academy Charter School Of Clifton ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Community Size
Overview
Serving 1,146 students in grades 6-8, Christopher Columbus Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 161 students in grades 5-8, Classical Academy Charter School Of Clifton ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
5-8
Total Students
1,146 students
161 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
43% | 57%
Total Classroom Teachers
115 teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1738 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#708 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
55-59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
10-14%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
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8
Grade 6 Students
347
47
Grade 7 Students
386
60
Grade 8 Students
413
46
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
4%
15%
% Hispanic
72%
57%
% Black
3%
1%
% White
19%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
10%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
