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Christopher Columbus School #8 vs. Roosevelt School #7

Should you attend Christopher Columbus School #8 or Roosevelt School #7? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Christopher Columbus School #8
147 Cedar Street
Garfield, NJ 07026
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5/
10
Bottom 50%
Roosevelt School #7
225 Lincoln Pl
Garfield, NJ 07026
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 392 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Christopher Columbus School #8 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 312 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Roosevelt School #7 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
392 students
312 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Christopher Columbus School #8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Roosevelt School #7 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Christopher Columbus School #8.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Roosevelt School #7.
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
24 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Christopher Columbus School #8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Roosevelt School #7 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Christopher Columbus School #8 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Garfield Public School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt School #7 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Garfield Public School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1233 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
#1369 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Christopher Columbus School #8, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Roosevelt School #7, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Top 50% in NJ)
40-44%
(Top 50% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Christopher Columbus School #8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Garfield Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Roosevelt School #7 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Garfield Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Christopher Columbus School #8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Garfield Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Roosevelt School #7 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Garfield Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-29%
(Top 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-29%
(Top 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Christopher Columbus School #8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Garfield Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Roosevelt School #7 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Garfield Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Christopher Columbus School #8 by grade.
This chart displays the students of Roosevelt School #7 by grade.
Pre-K Students
15
42
Kindergarten Students
61
50
Grade 1 Students
72
46
Grade 2 Students
70
34
Grade 3 Students
56
44
Grade 4 Students
61
38
Grade 5 Students
57
58

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Christopher Columbus School #8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Garfield Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Roosevelt School #7, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Garfield Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
53%
55%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Christopher Columbus School #8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Garfield Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Roosevelt School #7, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Garfield Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
5%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Christopher Columbus School #8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Garfield Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Roosevelt School #7, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Garfield Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
40%
27%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Christopher Columbus School #8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Garfield Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Roosevelt School #7, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Garfield Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Christopher Columbus School #8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Garfield Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Roosevelt School #7, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Garfield Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.56
0.61
This chart showcases the diversity score of Christopher Columbus School #8, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Garfield Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Roosevelt School #7, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Garfield Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
47%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Christopher Columbus School #8, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Garfield Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Roosevelt School #7, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Garfield Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Christopher Columbus School #8, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Garfield Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Roosevelt School #7, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Garfield Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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