Collins Elementary School vs Heritage Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Collins Elementary School
Livingston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
440 students
Heritage Middle School
Livingston · Public middle · Grades 7–8
994 students
| Measure | Collins Elementary School Livingston, New Jersey | Heritage Middle School Livingston, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 94 Top 5% |
| State rank | #141 of 1,479 | #26 of 440 |
| National rank | #513 of 50,301 | #72 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 440 | 994 |
| Enrollment | 440 | 994 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 77% |
| city | Livingston | Livingston |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heritage Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.3 vs 91.3).
- •Heritage Middle School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 69%).
- •Heritage Middle School does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 83%).
- •Collins Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (0.9% vs 2.3%).
- •Collins Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.1).
- •Heritage Middle School is the larger school with 994 students compared with 440.
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 Heritage Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Heritage Middle School ranks higher (94.3 vs 91.3 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 Heritage Middle School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Livingston and Livingston in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Collins Elementary School: 440. Heritage Middle School: 994. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Collins Elementary School and Heritage Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Collins Elementary School is 141st of 1,479 and Heritage Middle School is 26th of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).