Christopher Columbus Elementary School
Christopher Columbus Elementary School
About This School
Public School | Grades K-5 | Medford
Christopher Columbus Elementary School is located in Medford, MA and is one of 4 elementary schools in Medford School District. It is a public school that serves 513 students in grades K-5.
Christopher Columbus Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Massachusetts in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Christopher Columbus Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Christopher Columbus Elementary School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Massachusetts average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Christopher Columbus Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Christopher Columbus Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Massachusetts in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Christopher Columbus Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Christopher Columbus Elementary School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Massachusetts average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Christopher Columbus Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
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| Arthur D Healey School 0.5 miles |  |
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| John J McGlynn Elementary School 0.6 miles |  |
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| Benjamin G Brown Elementary School 0.6 miles |  |
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| Winter Hill Community School 0.6 miles | |
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| St Francis Of Assisi School 0.7 miles | n/a |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 513
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Christopher Columbus Elementary School had 53% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Massachusetts had 34% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
White
54%
Black
17%
Hispanic
16%
Asian/Pacific Islander
8%
Two or More Races
5%
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Medford District Spending
$15,147Per Pupil
The Medford spends $15,147 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 61% on instruction, 36% on support services, 2% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Medford District
13:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Christopher Columbus Elementary School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Massachusetts average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the MCAS
What is it?
The Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 are assessed in English language arts and math, and in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science.
How is it Scored?
Students score at one of four levels: above proficient/advanced, proficient, needs improvement and warning/failing. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. Students must pass the grade 10 MCAS in order to graduate from high school.
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TestRating
4 out of 10
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