Serving 334 students in grades 5-6, Collinsriverside Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 334 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Collinsriverside Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Collinsriverside Middle School's student population of 334 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 39% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
334 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Collinsriverside Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Collinsriverside Middle School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#839 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
27%
11%
Black
44%
32%
White
25%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Collinsriverside Middle School's ranking?
Collinsriverside Middle School is ranked #839 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Collinsriverside Middle School often compared to?
Collinsriverside Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eastwood Middle School, Echols Middle School, Westlawn Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Collinsriverside Middle School?
334 students attend Collinsriverside Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Collinsriverside Middle School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Collinsriverside Middle School?
Collinsriverside Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Collinsriverside Middle School offer ?
Collinsriverside Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Collinsriverside Middle School part of?
Collinsriverside Middle School is part of Tuscaloosa County School District.
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