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#644 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 47% in state
Collins Intermediate School
Middle School · Scottsboro City · Scottsboro, AL
A Scottsboro City middle school serving grades 4th – 6th.
102 Legion Dr, Scottsboro, AL 35768
- Math 39% proficient (2022)
- Reading 53% proficient (2022)
- 19:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Collins Intermediate School score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 46% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Collins Intermediate School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,980/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Scottsboro), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$47,612
Median home value
$132,800
Median rent
$791/mo
College educated
15.8%
Homeownership
66%
Poverty rate
23.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35768; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Scottsboro City
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,975NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Collins Intermediate School is listed in Scottsboro City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Collins Intermediate School
Collins Intermediate School is a public middle school in Scottsboro, AL, part of Scottsboro City, serving approximately 532 students in grades 4th-6th with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #644 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Collins Intermediate School
What grades does Collins Intermediate School serve?
Collins Intermediate School serves students in grades 4th through 6th.
How many students attend Collins Intermediate School?
Collins Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 532 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Collins Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Collins Intermediate School is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Collins Intermediate School rank in AL?
Collins Intermediate School ranks #644 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Collins Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Collins Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Collins Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Collins Intermediate School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Collins Intermediate School a charter school?
No, Collins Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Collins Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, Collins Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Collins Intermediate School?
60.9% of students at Collins Intermediate School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 4th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 532
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.6%
- Phone
- (256) 218-2700
- Area population (ZIP 35768)
- 12,394
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 35768; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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