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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
Christopher Columbus Middle School
350 Piaget Avenue
Clifton, NJ 07011
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Classical Academy Charter School Of Clifton
1255 Main Avenue
Clifton, NJ 07011
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Christopher Columbus Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Classical Academy Charter School Of Clifton ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
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
-
Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
5-8
Total Students
1,146 students
161 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Christopher Columbus Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Classical Academy Charter School Of Clifton over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
43% | 57%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Christopher Columbus Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Classical Academy Charter School Of Clifton.
Total Classroom Teachers
115 teachers
11 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Christopher Columbus Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Classical Academy Charter School Of Clifton over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Christopher Columbus Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Clifton Public School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Classical Academy Charter School Of Clifton with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Classical Academy Charter School Of Clifton School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1738 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
#708 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Christopher Columbus Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Classical Academy Charter School Of Clifton, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
22%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)
50-54%
(Top 30% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Christopher Columbus Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Clifton Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Classical Academy Charter School Of Clifton who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Classical Academy Charter School Of Clifton School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
31%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Christopher Columbus Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Clifton Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Classical Academy Charter School Of Clifton who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Classical Academy Charter School Of Clifton School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
6%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Christopher Columbus Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Clifton Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Classical Academy Charter School Of Clifton who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Classical Academy Charter School Of Clifton School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Christopher Columbus Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Classical Academy Charter School Of Clifton by grade.
Grade 5 Students
-
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%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Christopher Columbus Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Clifton Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Classical Academy Charter School Of Clifton, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Classical Academy Charter School Of Clifton School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
72%
57%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Christopher Columbus Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Clifton Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Classical Academy Charter School Of Clifton, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Classical Academy Charter School Of Clifton School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Christopher Columbus Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Clifton Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Classical Academy Charter School Of Clifton, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Classical Academy Charter School Of Clifton School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
19%
25%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Christopher Columbus Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Clifton Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Classical Academy Charter School Of Clifton, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Classical Academy Charter School Of Clifton School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Christopher Columbus Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Clifton Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Classical Academy Charter School Of Clifton, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Classical Academy Charter School Of Clifton School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.45
0.60
This chart showcases the diversity score of Christopher Columbus Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Clifton Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Classical Academy Charter School Of Clifton, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Classical Academy Charter School Of Clifton School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Christopher Columbus Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Clifton Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Classical Academy Charter School Of Clifton, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Classical Academy Charter School Of Clifton School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Christopher Columbus Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Clifton Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Classical Academy Charter School Of Clifton, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Classical Academy Charter School Of Clifton School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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