Serving 257 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Columbus School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 257 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Columbus School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Columbus School's student population of 257 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
257 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Columbus School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Columbus School is 0.59, 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
#509 out of 2201 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
10%
Hispanic
59%
33%
Black
7%
15%
White
24%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
22%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Columbus School's ranking?
Columbus School is ranked #509 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Columbus School often compared to?
Columbus Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hilltop School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Columbus School?
257 students attend Columbus School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Columbus School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Columbus School?
Columbus School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Columbus School offer ?
Columbus School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Columbus School part of?
Columbus School is part of Lodi School District.
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