Central Woodlands 56 School vs Collins Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Woodlands 56 School
Ada · Public middle · Grades 5–6
462 students
Collins Elementary School
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
356 students
| Measure | Central Woodlands 56 School Ada, Michigan | Collins Elementary School Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #37 of 485 | #105 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #1905 of 15,369 | #5832 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 462 | 356 |
| Enrollment | 462 | 356 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.2% | 18.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 77% |
| city | Ada | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Collins Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.5 vs 77.5).
- •Collins Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 63%).
- •Collins Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 70%).
- •Central Woodlands 56 School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.2% vs 18.8%).
- •Central Woodlands 56 School does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 18.7).
- •Central Woodlands 56 School is the larger school with 462 students compared with 356.
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 Central Woodlands 56 School better than Collins Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Collins Elementary School ranks higher (78.5 vs 77.5 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 Central Woodlands 56 School and Collins Elementary School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Ada and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Woodlands 56 School: 462. Collins Elementary School: 356. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Woodlands 56 School and Collins Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Central Woodlands 56 School is 37th of 485 and Collins Elementary School is 105th of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).