B+
Above Average
78/100

Columbia Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 345 PLAINFIELD AVE, Berkeley Hts, NJ 07922
Overall
B+
78/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
2.8 grade levels above the U.S. average · 92nd percentile in New Jersey
Growth
C
Students gain 0.90 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 37th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in New Jersey for achievement

Each score is graded separately against New Jersey schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

78
Repit Score
out of 100
536
Students
enrolled
9.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$27K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%92/1002.8 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%37/100Students gain 0.90 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.16 in 2009–19; 24th percentile in New Jersey (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%100/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 3% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with New Jersey schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +10 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in New Jersey. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency82% (+25 pts vs. state avg 57%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency70% (+23 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the New Jersey state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White80%67%reading +12 pts, math +12 pts83rd percentile (list)
Hispanic75%45%reading +30 pts, math +16 pts86th percentile (list)
Asian98%92%reading +13 pts, math +13 pts94th percentile (list)
Multiracial90%70%reading +22 pts, math +14 pts75th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 345 PLAINFIELD AVE
City Berkeley Hts
ZIP Code 07922
District 3401530
NCES School ID 340153005436
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 07922

Understanding the community around Columbia Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $195,162
Per Capita Income $89,492
Poverty Rate 0.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 78.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 72.2%
High School or Higher 97.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $684,600
Median Rent N/A
Owner-Occupied 95.5%
Renter-Occupied 4.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Columbia Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.2%
Female 49.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 56.9%
Asian 20.0%
Hispanic/Latino 12.9%
Two or More Races 7.5%
Black 2.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 536
Teachers (FTE) 55.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 9.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Columbia Middle School?
Columbia Middle School has a Repit School Score of 78 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Columbia Middle School?
Columbia Middle School has 536 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.7:1.
What grades does Columbia Middle School serve?
Columbia Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Columbia Middle School receive per student?
Columbia Middle School receives $26,976 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Columbia Middle School in 07922 ▼
Avg Home Value
$959,460
Avg Monthly Rent
$3,357
1-Year Change
+8.6%
% Renters
4.5%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026