Allen W. Roberts School vs Columbia Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Allen W. Roberts School
New Providence · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
641 students
Columbia Middle School
Berkeley Hts · Public middle · Grades 6–8
523 students
| Measure | Allen W. Roberts School New Providence, New Jersey | Columbia Middle School Berkeley Hts, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 93 Top 5% | 94 Top 5% |
| State rank | #88 of 1,479 | #28 of 440 |
| National rank | #279 of 50,301 | #85 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 641 | 523 |
| Enrollment | 641 | 523 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 1.7% | 2.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 70% |
| city | New Providence | Berkeley Hts |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (93.0 vs 93.9).
- •Allen W. Roberts School does better on math proficiency (80% vs 70%).
- •Columbia Middle School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 80%).
- •Allen W. Roberts School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1.7% vs 2.7%).
- •Columbia Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 12.1).
- •Allen W. Roberts School is the larger school with 641 students compared with 523.
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 Allen W. Roberts School better than Columbia Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Allen W. Roberts School and Columbia Middle School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between New Providence and Berkeley Hts in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Allen W. Roberts School: 641. Columbia Middle School: 523. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Allen W. Roberts School and Columbia Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Allen W. Roberts School is 88th of 1,479 and Columbia Middle School is 28th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).