Collins Elementary vs Morris Ford Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Collins Elementary
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades K–5
466 students
Morris Ford Middle School
Tacoma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
831 students
| Measure | Collins Elementary Tacoma, Washington | Morris Ford Middle School Tacoma, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #668 of 1,154 | #278 of 363 |
| National rank | #22956 of 50,301 | #10117 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 466 | 831 |
| Enrollment | 466 | 831 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.4% | 64.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 31% |
| city | Tacoma | Tacoma |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Collins Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.1 vs 38.7).
- •Collins Elementary does better on math proficiency (46% vs 31%).
- •Collins Elementary does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 52%).
- •Collins Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.4% vs 64.6%).
- •Collins Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 18.1).
- •Morris Ford Middle School is the larger school with 831 students compared with 466.
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 better than Morris Ford Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Collins Elementary ranks higher (53.1 vs 38.7 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 and Morris Ford Middle School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Tacoma and Tacoma in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Collins Elementary: 466. Morris Ford Middle School: 831. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Collins Elementary and Morris Ford Middle School rank in Washington?
Collins Elementary is 668th of 1,154 and Morris Ford Middle School is 278th of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).