Collinsriverside Middle School in Northport, AL serves grades 5–6 with an enrollment of 312 students and a student–teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than comparable middle schools in the Tuscaloosa County district.
Math proficiency declined to 21% in 2023, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30% and the district average of 24%, continuing a downward trend since 2013 when proficiency was as high as 73%.
Reading proficiency is 30%, below the state average of 47% and district average of 45%, reflecting a decline from over 80% proficiency in 2012 and 2013.
Minority enrollment stands at 77% with 82% of students eligible for free lunch in 2023, marking a significant increase from 36% free lunch eligibility in 2005 and indicating growing socioeconomic challenges over recent years.
The school's overall ranking has declined from #486 in 2016 to #866 in 2023, placing it in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools for academic performance.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 318 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 21% (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
Community Size
School Overview
Collinsriverside Middle School's student population of 318 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
318 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Collinsriverside Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Collinsriverside Middle School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#866 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
25%
12%
Black
49%
31%
White
24%
50%
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
53%
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 #866 out of 1,275 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 Echols Middle School, Westlawn Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% 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?
318 students attend Collinsriverside Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Collinsriverside Middle School students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 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 18:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Collinsriverside Middle School part of?
Collinsriverside Middle School is part of Tuscaloosa County School District.
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