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Collins Middle School

Public | 6-8 & ungraded | 659 students

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4 stars

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Posted April 24, 2012

This place is a hellhole. Get me out before my creative spirit is destroyed completely.


Posted April 21, 2010

The Collins Middle School strives to meet the needs of a diverse group of students who are the heart and soul of the city of Salem, MA. It is an underfunded school and would benefit greatly from this award. Please vote for the Collins!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 9, 2010

i miss thiss school it was really awesome , and the teachers are really nice & respectful .
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 19, 2010

This school is a fine example of how a middle school should be run in the modern era. It has superior faculty and staff and the activities offered are bountiful. With a wonderful music program which features many opportunities for students to showcase their talents and using award winning instructional material in the classroom, CMS is an above average school for the middle school student.
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 11, 2004

I am a student at collins middle school and let me tell you it is an awesome school! there are so many extra activities in the school. I am in a play there called ' little woman ' it is based on louisa may alcott's book.The director is miss.Miles ( leah miles ) , she is very nice and knows how to deal with kids. This is probally my favorite school that i have attended.
—Submitted by Alyssa MacMillan, a student


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

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.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 68% in 2011.

170 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
56%

2008

 
 
53%
Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2011.

169 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
39%

2009

 
 
43%

2008

 
 
36%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 73% in 2011.

215 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
55%

2008

 
 
56%
Math

The state average for Math was 51% in 2011.

215 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
36%

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
36%

2008

 
 
30%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 79% in 2011.

242 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
61%
Math

The state average for Math was 52% in 2011.

241 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
34%

2010

 
 
33%

2009

 
 
34%

2008

 
 
32%
Science

The state average for Science was 39% in 2011.

241 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
27%

2010

 
 
20%

2009

 
 
20%

2008

 
 
23%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students50%
Female59%
Male41%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic25%
Multiracialn/a
White63%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilities13%
English language learners0%

Math

All Students43%
Female48%
Male39%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic23%
Multiracialn/a
White52%
Economically disadvantaged27%
Not economically disadvantaged66%
Students with disabilities3%
English language learners0%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

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

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students58%
Female63%
Male53%
African American45%
Asiann/a
Hispanic42%
Multiracialn/a
White66%
Economically disadvantaged47%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilities20%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students36%
Female33%
Male37%
African American45%
Asiann/a
Hispanic17%
Multiracialn/a
White43%
Economically disadvantaged23%
Not economically disadvantaged53%
Students with disabilities4%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

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

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students69%
Female78%
Male57%
African Americann/a
Asian84%
Hispanic38%
Multiracial70%
White79%
Economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities31%
English language learners0%

Math

All Students34%
Female39%
Male30%
African Americann/a
Asian59%
Hispanic18%
Multiracial10%
White42%
Economically disadvantaged20%
Not economically disadvantaged54%
Students with disabilities4%
English language learners8%

Science

All Students27%
Female31%
Male23%
African Americann/a
Asian50%
Hispanic12%
Multiracial0%
White34%
Economically disadvantaged17%
Not economically disadvantaged40%
Students with disabilities2%
English language learners0%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

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

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 61% 70%
Hispanic 28% 14%
Asian 4% 5%
Black 4% 8%
Two or more races 3% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 54%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 10N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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29 Highland Ave
Salem, MA 01970
Phone: (978) 740-1191

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