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Columbus Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 148 students

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4 stars

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Posted May 21, 2010

I don't care for the "leadership" in this school. The school leaves the children in the care of "aides" who are not teachers and do not handle situations with children professionally. They actually go as far as getting other children involved and let the classmates decide punishments and outcomes of issues....UNACCEPTABLE! Isn't that why TEACHERS get paid? We have students punishing other students, and to make matters worse, they actually try to avoid telling parents when their children are involved in issues. I can't wait until this school year is over so we can leave the district and hopefully get our child into another school. This one is just a nightmare.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 24, 2010

The kids are great and the staff is very caring. Parents are always supportive but lack the resourses to give the children that extra margin for excellence.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 67% in 2012.

25 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
38%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

25 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
63%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 59% in 2012.

30 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
73%
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

30 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
80%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2012.

30 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
100%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 62% in 2012.

22 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
65%
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

22 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
71%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students48%
Female46%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White47%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged60%
Special educationn/a
General education55%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant48%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students68%
Female64%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White67%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged80%
Special educationn/a
General education80%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant68%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students39%
Female43%
Male36%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic14%
White69%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged25%
Non-economically disadvantaged50%
Special educationn/a
General education53%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant39%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students76%
Female79%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
White92%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged75%
Non-economically disadvantaged77%
Special educationn/a
General education79%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant76%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Science

All Students86%
Female86%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
White92%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged83%
Non-economically disadvantaged88%
Special educationn/a
General education95%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant86%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students50%
Femalen/a
Male46%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White57%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged59%
Special educationn/a
General education57%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant50%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students100%
Femalen/a
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White100%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
General education100%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant100%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 72% 54%
Hispanic 20% 20%
Asian 4% 8%
Black 3% 17%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 1% 0%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Two or more races N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 27%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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640 Lake Ave
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
Phone: (201) 896-2075

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