Collins Middle vs Saltonstall School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Collins Middle
Salem · Public middle · Grades 6–8
611 students
Saltonstall School
Salem · Public elementary · Grades K–8
412 students
| Measure | Collins Middle Salem, Massachusetts | Saltonstall School Salem, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #231 of 300 | #769 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #9376 of 15,369 | #29993 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 611 | 412 |
| Enrollment | 611 | 412 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 36% |
| city | Salem | Salem |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Saltonstall School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.0 vs 42.0).
- •Saltonstall School does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 39%).
- •Collins Middle does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.3).
- •Collins Middle is the larger school with 611 students compared with 412.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Collins Middle better than Saltonstall School?
On the Success Index (US), Saltonstall School ranks higher (43.0 vs 42.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Collins Middle and Saltonstall School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Salem and Salem in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Collins Middle: 611. Saltonstall School: 412. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Collins Middle and Saltonstall School rank in Massachusetts?
Collins Middle is 231st of 300 and Saltonstall School is 769th of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).