Columbia Middle School vs Mountain Park School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.3 km 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
Mountain Park School
Berkeley Hts · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
224 students
| Measure | Columbia Middle School Berkeley Hts, New Jersey | Mountain Park School Berkeley Hts, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 94 Top 5% | 95 Top 5% |
| State rank | #28 of 440 | #27 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #85 of 15,369 | #97 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 523 | 224 |
| Enrollment | 523 | 224 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 87% |
| city | Berkeley Hts | Berkeley Hts |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountain Park School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (95.1 vs 93.9).
- •Mountain Park School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 70%).
- •Columbia Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.7% vs 4.5%).
- •Mountain Park School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 10.1).
- •Columbia Middle School is the larger school with 523 students compared with 224.
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 Mountain Park School?
On the Success Index (US), Mountain Park School ranks higher (95.1 vs 93.9 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 Mountain Park School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Berkeley Hts and Berkeley Hts in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Middle School: 523. Mountain Park School: 224. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Middle School and Mountain Park School rank in New Jersey?
Columbia Middle School is 28th of 440 and Mountain Park School is 27th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).