Serving 560 students in grades 6-8, Columbia Middle School ranks in the top 10% 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 66% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 560 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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
School Overview
Columbia Middle School's student population of 560 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
560 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Columbia Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Columbia Middle School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#215 out of 2201 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
19%
10%
Hispanic
12%
33%
Black
2%
15%
White
61%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Columbia Middle School's ranking?
Columbia Middle School is ranked #215 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Columbia Middle School often compared to?
Columbia Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New Providence Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Columbia Middle School?
560 students attend Columbia Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Columbia Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Columbia Middle School?
Columbia Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Columbia Middle School offer ?
Columbia Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Columbia Middle School part of?
Columbia Middle School is part of Berkeley Heights School District.
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