Columbia Middle School

345 PLAINFIELD AVE
BERKELEY HTS, NJ 07922

www.bhpsnj.org

560 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Columbia Middle School, located at 345 Plainfield Avenue in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, serves as the primary middle-level institution for the Berkeley Heights Public School District. The school typically caters to students in grades 6 through 8, focusing on a transitionary academic environment that balances rigorous core curriculum requirements with a wide range of extracurricular activities. The school is known for being an integral part of a highly-rated suburban school district, often characterized by strong community involvement and a dedication to preparing students for the academic demands of high school.

Beyond its core academic program, Columbia Middle School emphasizes the social and emotional development of its students. The school environment is designed to foster a sense of community, offering various clubs, athletic programs, and service-learning opportunities that encourage student participation and leadership. By maintaining a focus on both scholastic achievement and holistic student growth, the school aims to support the diverse needs of its student body within the collaborative educational framework that defines the Berkeley Heights educational community.

560

Total Students

52.4

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

2.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Columbia Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	338
Hispanic	69
Black	13
Asian	106
Two or More	34

White
338 (60.4 %)
Asian
106 (18.9 %)
Hispanic
69 (12.3 %)
Two or More
34 (6.1 %)
Black
13 (2.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Berkeley Heights School District
Phone:	(908)464-1600
Website:	http://www.bhpsnj.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	560
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	10
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 189

Grade 7 183

Grade 8 187

Ungraded 1