Christopher Columbus Middle School
CLIFTON, NJ · Clifton Public School District
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Suburb, large
349th of 440 New Jersey middle schools statewide · better than 21%· Stable
350 PIAGET AVENUE, CLIFTON, NJ 07011
(973)470-2360NCES ID 340330004764Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Christopher Columbus Middle School 349th of 440 New Jersey middle schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 21% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 20th in 2019 to 21th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 1,044 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,146 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 61.7% | 71.4% | ▲ 9.7 pts | |
| White | 27.4% | 19.2% | ▼ 8.2 pts | |
| Asian | 5.2% | 3.7% | ▼ 1.5 pts | |
| Black | 5.4% | 3.2% | ▼ 2.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 1.3% | ▲ 1.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.3% | 1.0% | ▲ 0.7 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $579K in zip 07011 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Christopher Columbus Middle School
- #244Classical Academy Charter School of CliftonClassical Academy Charter School of Clifton · 0.5 mi away · charter244th of 440
ELA 53% ▲14 · Math 42% ▲15Compare - #305Woodrow Wilson Middle SchoolClifton Public School District · 1.3 mi away305th of 440
ELA 46% ▲7 · Math 34% ▲7Compare - #339Garfield Middle SchoolGarfield Public School District · 1.7 mi away339th of 440
ELA 45% ▲6 · Math 24% ▼3Compare - #142Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20Passaic City School District · 1.7 mi away142nd of 440
ELA 74% ▲35 · Math 51% ▲24Compare - #426Ellen Ochoa School Number 22Passaic City School District · 1.8 mi away426th of 440
ELA 12% ▼27 · Math 12% ▼15Compare - #415Muhammad Ali School Number 23Passaic City School District · 1.8 mi away415th of 440
ELA 21% ▼18 · Math 10% ▼17Compare - #432New Roberto ClementePaterson Public School District · 2.2 mi away432nd of 440
ELA 12% ▼27 · Math 10% ▼17Compare - #331Memorial Middle SchoolElmwood Park School District · 2.3 mi away331st of 440
ELA 51% ▲12 · Math 20% ▼7Compare
What school district is Christopher Columbus Middle School in?
Christopher Columbus Middle School is part of the Clifton Public School District district in CLIFTON, New Jersey.
Is Christopher Columbus Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Christopher Columbus Middle School 349th of 440 New Jersey middle schools (better than 21% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Christopher Columbus Middle School?
Hispanic 71%, White 19%, Asian 4%, Black 3% (1,146 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Christopher Columbus Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07011 is $579K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.