Garfield Middle School vs Christopher Columbus Middle School
Garfield Middle School and Christopher Columbus Middle School are very closely rated, both scoring around 6.4 out of 10. In math proficiency, Christopher Columbus Middle School leads at 33.0%.
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.
Garfield Middle School
Garfield, NJ
6.4/10
Middle School6th – 8th
952 students
Christopher Columbus Middle School
Clifton, NJ
6.3/10
Middle School6th – 8th
1,146 students
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| Metric | Garfield Middle School | Christopher Columbus Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.4 / 10 | 6.3 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 6.6 | 7.0 |
| Growth Score | 5.3 | 6.8 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 61.6% | 73.9% |
| Environment Score | 8.0 | 4.7 |
| State Rank | #1,309 of 2,466 | #1,351 of 2,466 |
| State Percentile | 47th | 45th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Garfield Middle School | Christopher Columbus Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 33.0% | 33.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 49.0% | 45.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Garfield (07026) | Clifton (07011) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $75,701 | $73,589 |
| Median Home Value | $454,300 | $403,200 |
| Median Rent | $1,612 | $1,613 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 24.3% | 22.5% |
| Poverty Rate | 14.2% | 10.4% |
| Avg Commute | 28 min | 27 min |