Thomas Jefferson School #9 vs Christopher Columbus School #8
Thomas Jefferson School #9 and Christopher Columbus School #8 are very closely rated, both scoring around 6.9 out of 10. In math proficiency, Thomas Jefferson School #9 leads at 62.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Thomas Jefferson School #9
Garfield, NJ
6.9/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
369 students
Christopher Columbus School #8
Garfield, NJ
7.3/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
392 students
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| Metric | Thomas Jefferson School #9 | Christopher Columbus School #8 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.9 / 10 | 7.3 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.9 | 7.2 |
| Growth Score | 5.7 | 6.6 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 57.5% | 52% |
| Environment Score | 6.7 | 9.0 |
| State Rank | #992 of 2,466 | #751 of 2,466 |
| State Percentile | 60th | 70th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Thomas Jefferson School #9 | Christopher Columbus School #8 |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 62.0% | 37.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 67.0% | 42.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Garfield (07026) | Garfield (07026) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $75,701 | $75,701 |
| Median Home Value | $454,300 | $454,300 |
| Median Rent | $1,612 | $1,612 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 24.3% | 24.3% |
| Poverty Rate | 14.2% | 14.2% |
| Avg Commute | 28 min | 28 min |