The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 69%).
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% NJ state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% NJ state average).
How many students attend Columbia?
161 students attend Columbia.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Columbia students are White, 21% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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