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Collins-Riverside Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 546 students

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Posted January 7, 2008

I have had 3 children in this school. Riverside has great faculty and staff and students especially. I think collins riverside is the greatest middle with in the county/city limits for sure.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 27, 2007

I had two children in this school for almost a year and they complained everyday that they were being bullied. The counseler was great and tried to help. But I felt like this school lacks discipline.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 20, 2005

Riverside was a great experience that I will never forget. All of the faculty is great, but especially Coach Griffin. He truely cares about his students and players.
—Submitted by a former student


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2010.

129 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
66%

2007

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2010.

130 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
81%

2007

 
 
88%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2010.

129 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
60%

2008

 
 
69%

2007

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2010.

131 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
77%

2007

 
 
82%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2010.

112 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
83%

2007

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2010.

112 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
77%

2007

 
 
75%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Math

All Students78%
Female79%
Male78%
Black56%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White94%
Free and reduced-price lunch71%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special education33%
Students without disabilities86%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English78%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant78%

Reading

All Students89%
Female93%
Male84%
Black80%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White96%
Free and reduced-price lunch86%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education53%
Students without disabilities96%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Alabama Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Math

All Students67%
Female72%
Male61%
Black52%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White82%
Free and reduced-price lunch51%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special education7%
Students without disabilities75%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English67%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant67%

Reading

All Students77%
Female85%
Male68%
Black65%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White91%
Free and reduced-price lunch68%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special education31%
Students without disabilities83%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English78%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant77%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Alabama Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Math

All Students87%
Female88%
Male85%
Black82%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White93%
Free and reduced-price lunch84%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special education40%
Students without disabilities91%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%

Reading

All Students63%
Female79%
Male47%
Black48%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White84%
Free and reduced-price lunch56%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Special education10%
Students without disabilities69%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English63%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant63%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Alabama Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Science

The state average for Science was 69% in 2010.

128 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
68%
Scale: % level 3 or level 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Science Assessment (ASA) to test students in grades 5 and 7 in science. The ASA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficiency level 3.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Science

All Students68%
Female72%
Male64%
Black51%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White89%
Free and reduced-price lunch53%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special education20%
Students without disabilities74%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English69%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant68%
Scale: % level 3 or level 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Science Assessment (ASA) to test students in grades 5 and 7 in science. The ASA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficiency level 3.

The different student groups are identified by the Alabama Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 53% 35%
White 43% 59%
Hispanic 2% 4%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 57%N/A52%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1400 3rd St
Northport, AL 35476
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Phone: (205) 342-2680

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