Christopher Columbus School (Closed 2005)

Christopher Columbus School serves 351 students in grades 6-8. 
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
351 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (NJ)
Student : Teacher Ratio
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11:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
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10%
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Hispanic
94%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Christopher Columbus School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2003-04 school year data.
Black
1%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Christopher Columbus School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2003-04 school year data.
White
5%
39%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
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3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.11
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Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
31%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Christopher Columbus School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2003-04 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Christopher Columbus School?
351 students attend Christopher Columbus School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Christopher Columbus School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Christopher Columbus School offer ?
Christopher Columbus School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Christopher Columbus School part of?
Christopher Columbus School is part of Union City School District.

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