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Christopher Columbus Middle School
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
350 Piaget Avenue, Clifton, NJ 07011 · (973) 470-2360 · Part of Clifton City School District
Students
1,092
Students per teacher
9:1
Free or reduced lunch
74%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Christopher Columbus Middle School
- Math proficiency 8 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 10 pts below the state
- Small classes: 9:1 students per teacher
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency17%
State average 25.4%
Reading / language arts37%
State average 47.3%
Location
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350 Piaget Avenue, Clifton
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6337
Grade 7348
Grade 8407
Enrollment over time
1,172’20
1,114’21
1,158’22
1,146’23
1,092’24
Down 6.8% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 71%White 19%Asian 5%Black 3%Two or more races 1%American Indian/Alaska Native 1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.