Colin Powell Elementary School vs Emerson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 217 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colin Powell Elementary School
Union City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
692 students
Emerson Middle School
Union City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
999 students
| Measure | Colin Powell Elementary School Union City, New Jersey | Emerson Middle School Union City, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1133 of 1,479 | #348 of 440 |
| National rank | #29377 of 50,301 | #8542 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 692 | 999 |
| Enrollment | 692 | 999 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.6% | 86.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 33% |
| city | Union City | Union City |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Emerson Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.8 vs 43.8).
- •Colin Powell Elementary School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 33%).
- •Emerson Middle School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 47%).
- •Colin Powell Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.6% vs 86.7%).
- •Colin Powell Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.9).
- •Emerson Middle School is the larger school with 999 students compared with 692.
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 Colin Powell Elementary School better than Emerson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Emerson Middle School ranks higher (45.8 vs 43.8 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 Colin Powell Elementary School and Emerson Middle School?
About 217 m in a straight line, between Union City and Union City in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colin Powell Elementary School: 692. Emerson Middle School: 999. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colin Powell Elementary School and Emerson Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Colin Powell Elementary School is 1133rd of 1,479 and Emerson Middle School is 348th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).