Collins Elementary School vs Northern Hills Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Collins Elementary School
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
356 students
Northern Hills Middle School
Grand Rapids · Public middle · Grades 7–8
515 students
| Measure | Collins Elementary School Grand Rapids, Michigan | Northern Hills Middle School Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #105 of 1,581 | #18 of 485 |
| National rank | #5832 of 50,301 | #1185 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 356 | 515 |
| Enrollment | 356 | 515 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.8% | 15.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 70% |
| city | Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northern Hills Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.9 vs 78.5).
- •Collins Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 70%).
- •Northern Hills Middle School does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 72%).
- •Northern Hills Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.3% vs 18.8%).
- •Northern Hills Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 18.7).
- •Northern Hills Middle School is the larger school with 515 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 Collins Elementary School better than Northern Hills Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Northern Hills Middle School ranks higher (81.9 vs 78.5 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 Collins Elementary School and Northern Hills Middle School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Collins Elementary School: 356. Northern Hills Middle School: 515. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Collins Elementary School and Northern Hills Middle School rank in Michigan?
Collins Elementary School is 105th of 1,581 and Northern Hills Middle School is 18th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).