Columbia Middle School

Columbia Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
345 Plainfield Ave,  Berkeley Heights, NJ
Berkeley Heights Public School District
2.6
3.7
543 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Frank Geiger
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Math Proficiency
66%
Reading Proficiency
79%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A+
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
79%
Math Proficiency
66%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
55
Full Time Teachers
55
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.2%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
172:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.2%
Female
48.8%
White
60.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
18.9%
Hispanic
12.3%
Two or more races
6.1%
Black
2.3%

School Rankings

#31 Best Public MS Teachers in New Jersey
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
2.6 7 Reviews
5.0 Parent
1/10/2020
Staffs and administrators are very caring and helpful. Teachers work hard to ensure our children receive quality education but not overly pushy academically. Principal and vice principal are very responsive when you have any concern and address to them. PTO is active. Overall my child receive good education here.
2.0 Alum
7/6/2018
Moved there in 7th grade, and it was a hard fit, because im asian and there is such a large white population. The teachers are ok, and the school is really small. I was a bad student academically in Middle School, but afterwards, I excelled in high school. Maybe it wasn't me, but the middle school.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 3 Reviews
5.0 parent
6/9/2025
We are truly fortunate to have Mr. Paul Kobliska as the principal of our middle school in Berkeley Heights. Since stepping into this role, he has made a noticeable and positive difference in the school community. His leadership style is both reasonable and approachable, creating a welcoming environm...
5.0 parent
4/11/2021
Creative and caring teachers keep the students engaged and helped ease the transition to middle school. Principal goes above and beyond to communicate.
1.0 parent
11/18/2013
This school is a perfect example of everything a school shouldn't be. Teachers don't teach. They don't explain anything. You can spend hours a night with your child explaining what should have been taught in school. Parents pay exorbitant taxes in exchange of a dilapidated building with fixtures fro...

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Columbia Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Berkeley Heights, NJ, in the Berkeley Heights neighborhood, and is served by the Berkeley Heights Public School District in New Jersey. The school has a total enrollment of 543 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 66% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 79% are proficient in reading. Columbia Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,034,629. Discover additional schools in the area, like New Providence High School, Watchung Hills Regional High School, Governor Livingston High School, and more. Learn more about what Berkeley Heights has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Columbia Middle School.

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