Collingswood Middle School vs James A. Garfield Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 573 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Collingswood Middle School
Collingswood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
446 students
James A. Garfield Elementary School
Collingswood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
128 students
| Measure | Collingswood Middle School Collingswood, New Jersey | James A. Garfield Elementary School Collingswood, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #243 of 440 | #315 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #3987 of 15,369 | #2094 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 446 | 128 |
| Enrollment | 446 | 128 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.4% | 25.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 84.5% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 74.5% |
| city | Collingswood | Collingswood |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James A. Garfield Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.8 vs 67.0).
- •James A. Garfield Elementary School does better on math proficiency (74.5% vs 41%).
- •James A. Garfield Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 59%).
- •James A. Garfield Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.8% vs 33.4%).
- •Collingswood Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.8).
- •Collingswood Middle School is the larger school with 446 students compared with 128.
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 Collingswood Middle School better than James A. Garfield Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), James A. Garfield Elementary School ranks higher (85.8 vs 67.0 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 Collingswood Middle School and James A. Garfield Elementary School?
About 573 m in a straight line, between Collingswood and Collingswood in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Collingswood Middle School: 446. James A. Garfield Elementary School: 128. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Collingswood Middle School and James A. Garfield Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Collingswood Middle School is 243rd of 440 and James A. Garfield Elementary School is 315th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).