Classical Academy Charter School Of Clifton vs. Christopher Columbus Middle School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Classical Academy Charter School Of Clifton ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Christopher Columbus Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 163 students in grades 6-8, Classical Academy Charter School Of Clifton ranks in the top 30% 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 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). 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 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,158 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 23% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). 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 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
163 students
1,158 students
% Male | % Female
44% | 56%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
119 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#622 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1690 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
6%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
61
387
Grade 7 Students
43
392
Grade 8 Students
59
379
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
17%
3%
% Hispanic
55%
70%
% Black
2%
3%
% White
23%
22%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.62
0.46
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
13%
