Columbia Middle School vs. New Providence Middle School
Should I attend Columbia Middle School or New Providence Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Columbia Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
New Providence Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 543 students in grades 6-8, Columbia Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 376 students in grades 7-8, New Providence Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
7-8
Total Students
543 students
376 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#226 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#67 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
80%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
180
-
Grade 7 Students
195
184
Grade 8 Students
167
191
Ungraded Students
1
1
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
18%
20%
% Hispanic
13%
10%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
62%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
2%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.52
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
1%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%