Columbia Middle School vs Mary Kay McMillin Early Childhood Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 841 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Middle School
Berkeley Hts · Public middle · Grades 6–8
523 students
Mary Kay McMillin Early Childhood Center
Berkeley Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
256 students
| Measure | Columbia Middle School Berkeley Hts, New Jersey | Mary Kay McMillin Early Childhood Center Berkeley Heights, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 94 Top 5% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #28 of 440 | #119 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #85 of 15,369 | #423 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 523 | 256 |
| Enrollment | 523 | 256 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | – |
| Math proficiency | 70% | – |
| city | Berkeley Hts | Berkeley Heights |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.9 vs 91.9).
- •Mary Kay McMillin Early Childhood Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.3% vs 2.7%).
- •Columbia Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 11.6).
- •Columbia Middle School is the larger school with 523 students compared with 256.
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 Columbia Middle School better than Mary Kay McMillin Early Childhood Center?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia Middle School ranks higher (93.9 vs 91.9 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 Columbia Middle School and Mary Kay McMillin Early Childhood Center?
About 841 m in a straight line, between Berkeley Hts and Berkeley Heights in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Middle School: 523. Mary Kay McMillin Early Childhood Center: 256. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Middle School and Mary Kay McMillin Early Childhood Center rank in New Jersey?
Columbia Middle School is 28th of 440 and Mary Kay McMillin Early Childhood Center is 119th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).