Below Average
#1193 of 1,356 schools in AL
Collinsriverside Middle School
Middle School · Tuscaloosa County · Northport, AL
A Tuscaloosa County middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1400 3rd St, Northport, AL 35476
- Math 18% proficient (2022)
- Reading 30% proficient (2022)
- 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Collinsriverside Middle School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 53 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 24% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (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
87.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Collinsriverside Middle 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 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low247/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,545
Median home value
$196,800
Median rent
$940/mo
College educated
23.1%
Homeownership
38.1%
Poverty rate
24.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35476; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Capitol SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 121 | Compare → |
| Lloyd Wood Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 186 | Compare → |
| Westlawn Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 539 | Compare → |
| Duncanville Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 6–8 | Not available | 447 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Tuscaloosa County
- Schools in district
- 36
- Rank in district
- #29 of 35
- District spending per student
- $11,564NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Collinsriverside Middle School is listed in Tuscaloosa County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Collinsriverside Middle School
Collinsriverside Middle School is a public middle school in Northport, AL, part of Tuscaloosa County, serving approximately 312 students in grades 5th-6th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,193 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Collinsriverside Middle School
What grades does Collinsriverside Middle School serve?
Collinsriverside Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 6th.
How many students attend Collinsriverside Middle School?
Collinsriverside Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 312 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Collinsriverside Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Collinsriverside Middle School is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Collinsriverside Middle School rank in AL?
Collinsriverside Middle School ranks #1,193 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Collinsriverside Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Collinsriverside Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Collinsriverside Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Collinsriverside Middle School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Collinsriverside Middle School a charter school?
No, Collinsriverside Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Collinsriverside Middle School a Title I school?
No, Collinsriverside Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Collinsriverside Middle School?
87.8% of students at Collinsriverside Middle 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
- 5th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 312
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Tuscaloosa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.8%
- Phone
- (205) 342-2680
- Area population (ZIP 35476)
- 8,568
- Area median age
- 35.4
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 35476; 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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