Christopher Columbus Middle School vs. Classical Academy Charter School Of Clifton
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 1,092 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 9:1 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 63% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 185 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 19:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
5-8
Total Students
1,092 students
185 students
Total Classroom Teachers
120 teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
19:1
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
-
14
Grade 6 Students
337
55
Grade 7 Students
348
58
Grade 8 Students
407
58
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
5%
14%
% Hispanic
71%
50%
% Black
3%
3%
% White
19%
31%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%