Christopher Columbus Middle School

Christopher Columbus Middle School serves 1,146 students in grades 6-8 in Clifton, New Jersey, offering an intimate learning environment with a 10.0:1 student-teacher ratio and 115 full-time equivalent teachers. The school currently ranks #1,748 out of 2,475 middle schools statewide, placing it in the 29th percentile with room for academic growth. Academic performance shows that 31% of students achieve proficiency or above in English Language Arts and Reading, while 23% reach proficiency in mathematics across all grade levels.

With a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10, the school is focusing on strengthening student achievement and educational outcomes. The school's substantial enrollment makes it one of the larger middle schools in the area, yet the favorable student-teacher ratio suggests opportunities for more personalized attention in the classroom. Located at 350 Piaget Avenue, Christopher Columbus Middle School serves families in ZIP code 07011, where the median household income is $71,489 and the median home value reaches $383,200.

The school sits in a large suburban community of over 40,000 residents in Passaic County, where 22% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher and the poverty rate stands at 9.2%, reflecting a diverse middle-class neighborhood environment.