Very Good
#722 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 29% in state
Christopher Columbus School #8
Elementary School · Garfield Public School District · Garfield, NJ
A Garfield Public School District elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
147 CEDAR STREET, Garfield, NJ 07026
- Math 52% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 43% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Christopher Columbus School #8 score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 20 points since 2021, reaching 47% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 41 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Christopher Columbus School #8 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 82Very Walkable
- Transit 41Some Transit
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,953/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Garfield), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,701
Median home value
$454,300
Median rent
$1,612/mo
College educated
24.3%
Homeownership
45.4%
Poverty rate
14.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07026; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret P Muscarelle Child Development CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.3 mi | 4 | Compare → |
| Garfield Public Preschool 3 at HeadstartEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK | 0.5 mi | 105 | Compare → |
| Roosevelt School #7Enrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 312 | Compare → |
| Bergen Arts and Sciences Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.3 | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 1,280 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Garfield Public School District
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #3 of 11
- District spending per student
- $27,656NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Christopher Columbus School #8 is listed in Garfield Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Christopher Columbus School #8
Christopher Columbus School #8 is a public elementary school in Garfield, NJ, part of Garfield Public School District, serving approximately 392 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #722 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Christopher Columbus School #8
What grades does Christopher Columbus School #8 serve?
Christopher Columbus School #8 serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Christopher Columbus School #8?
Christopher Columbus School #8 has an enrollment of approximately 392 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Christopher Columbus School #8?
The student-teacher ratio at Christopher Columbus School #8 is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Christopher Columbus School #8 rank in NJ?
Christopher Columbus School #8 ranks #722 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Christopher Columbus School #8's MySchoolScout rating?
Christopher Columbus School #8 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Christopher Columbus School #8?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Christopher Columbus School #8 has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Christopher Columbus School #8 a charter school?
No, Christopher Columbus School #8 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Christopher Columbus School #8 a Title I school?
No, Christopher Columbus School #8 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Christopher Columbus School #8?
52.0% of students at Christopher Columbus School #8 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 392
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bergen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.7%
- Phone
- (973) 340-5038
- Area population (ZIP 07026)
- 32,502
- Area average commute
- 27.8 min
- Area median age
- 39
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07026; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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