Columbia Middle School vs. New Providence Middle School
Should you attend Columbia Middle School or New Providence Middle School? 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.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Columbia Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
New Providence Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 523 students in grades 6-8, Columbia Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher 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 44% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 396 students in grades 7-8, New Providence Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
7-8
Total Students
523 students
396 students
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
37 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#190 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#171 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
70%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
81%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
171
-
Grade 7 Students
158
198
Grade 8 Students
194
198
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
20%
26%
% Hispanic
14%
14%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
56%
55%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
4%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
2%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%