Christopher Columbus Middle School vs Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 730 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christopher Columbus Middle School
Clifton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,092 students
Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton
Clifton · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
185 students
| Measure | Christopher Columbus Middle School Clifton, New Jersey | Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton Clifton, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #353 of 440 | #231 of 440 |
| National rank | #8838 of 15,369 | #3471 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 1,092 | 185 |
| Enrollment | 1,092 | 185 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.1% | 54.1% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 62% |
| city | Clifton | Clifton |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.4 vs 44.4).
- •Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton does better on math proficiency (62% vs 33%).
- •Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 45%).
- •Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.1% vs 74.1%).
- •Christopher Columbus Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 18.5).
- •Christopher Columbus Middle School is the larger school with 1,092 students compared with 185.
- •Christopher Columbus Middle School is a public school while Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Christopher Columbus Middle School better than Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton?
On the Success Index (US), Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton ranks higher (69.4 vs 44.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Christopher Columbus Middle School and Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton?
About 730 m in a straight line, between Clifton and Clifton in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Christopher Columbus Middle School: 1,092. Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton: 185. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Christopher Columbus Middle School and Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton rank in New Jersey?
Christopher Columbus Middle School is 353rd of 440 and Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton is 231st of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).