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Collinswood Language Academy

Public | K-8 | 653 students

We are best known for rigorous bilingual instruction.
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Posted February 6, 2012

I have a chil in 4th & one in 1st. Both of my kids have been at Collinswood since kindergarten and we love it. Although our primary language is English both my husband and I had some Spanish in college which helps a lot with the homework. I'm very impressed with how fluent my kids are with the language especially my 4th grader. Sure some parents have issues with different teachers but you'll find that at almost any school. The method they use to teach these kids is amazing! I was nervous at first but the kids catch on so quickly...again the method they use has a proven track record. Last, as far as parental involvement goes, I feel they give several opportunities for parents to get involved. It's up to the parent how much they choose to do so.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 21, 2012

I wish that the parents who chose to leave this school wrote their opinion as well. There is little support for the parents who are not spanish speaking to help support their child at home. Compare the demographic of this language immersion to others across the state and you will see an imbalance from the start. Unfortunately too little parents complain to the prinicipal, so nothing changes. I (who was a teaching professional and administrator for over 10 years) have never seen such poor parental support. As for the comment of lack of parental involvement, that is most likely (and I have spoken to other parents) because this school does little to inform parents/support them (it is almost lost after 2nd grade). For children who need help just by the nature of them being immersed in learning a new language (as many ESL students do), they are all too quick to lable children as having learning problems. Those children who were labelled as "learing problems" they have flourished in other schools. Before coming speak to parents and ask for the non-PC opinion. There is more of a drive to keep their scores up and funding, than really teaching a foreign language.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 10, 2012

My daugher has an IEP and I am very happy with the services she is receiving.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 4, 2011

I am so expressed with the quality of education my daughter receives at Collinswood. She is not only taught NC curriculum through both English and Spanish, she is given experiences that help her appreciate diverse cultures. Even though my daughter is a native English speaker due to the amazing teaching practices of her teachers, she now speaks fluent Spanish. I am so fortunate that my daughter will be able to stay at a school where she feels safe, supported, challenged, and loved until the 8th grade. She is also looking forward to her 8th grade study abroad trip to Spain.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 29, 2011

My son is in 1st grade at Collinswood Language Academy. I have to say that having him in Collinswood was one of the best decisions I could have made for his future. This is not just an elementry school. This school is a Language academy that teaches Spanish this is k-8 so by the time your child leaves it they wil be college level spanish going into high school. Also the fact the test scores are amazing check out their progress report in the CMS website. Its not just that makes the school so amazing it is the people the staff they are so attentive to your child.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 2, 2011

This school is excellent! Mrs. Grant and her staff are dedicated and innovative! The use of Smart Board technology with global learning is amazing! It is a great pleasure to see the students learn cultural diversity through exposure of various Latin cultures. The staff is provides the students with Latin diversity ranging from countries like Spain to Venezuela! The parent involvement is also a strong link to making this school effective. They support teachers and continue to work alongside them through open communication! It truly is a unique school! If you can obtain a spot for your child you will truly be rewarded!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted April 13, 2010

It is a great Spanish Immersion Magnet School!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 1, 2009

I have a son who finished Kindergarten at the school last year and is now in First Grade. We have been really pleased with the school and the results. I'm not sure there is as much parent involvement as at other schools we could have attended - but that is the only downside. The program here, the teachers, the principal, they are all top notch. I'm so happy we got in after being on the wait list for many months.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 16, 2009

I have a daughter in 2nd grade and another in kindergarten. The faculty are outstanding, and Mrs. Petrea, the principal, runs a tight ship. She is strern, yet kind. The children thrive in this environment. Their grades are among the best in the city, and they do so while studying in two languages. I'm still amazed to have a daughter who is nearly fluent in a second language in only 2nd grade, when her parents do not speak the language.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 12, 2008

Great school! My daughter is in Kindergarten and she already knows so much spanish! She will probably be fluent by the time she reached the 3rd grade!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 18, 2008

This is an excellent school! This is a small school where everybody knows everybody. It is a bilingual school with an excellent program to teach spanish by having half of the classes teached in spanish. Get ready to work because it is very demanding in terms of homework and tests but everything pays off by the time they have to take the EOG tests, they go very well prepared for it. It has a very diverse environment with families coming from different countries around the world, including Europe. The principal is very strict but fair and the rest of the administrative personnel is very good, they know every kid by name and are always there to help. I just have good things to say about this school and we were all crying when we had to move to another state. Melissa Villanueva, proud parent of a 3rd and 1st
—Submitted by a parent


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Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

75 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
>95%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
91%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

75 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
73%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
>95%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
>95%

2009

 
 
>95%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
86%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 82% in 2012.

88 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
>95%

2010

 
 
>95%

2009

 
 
>95%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

88 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
92%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2012.

88 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
86%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
>95%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
>95%

2011

 
 
>95%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
>95%

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2012.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

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2011

 
 
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2010

 
 
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2009

 
 
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Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

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Science

The state average for Science was 77% in 2012.

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Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students>95%
Female95%
Male>95%
Black92%
Asiann/a
Hispanic>95%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged>95%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities83%
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiency>95%
Proficient in English>95%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students87%
Female84%
Male89%
Black>95%
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities33%
Non-disabled students91%
Limited English proficiency71%
Proficient in English93%
Academically gifted>95%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students>95%
Female>95%
Male>95%
Black93%
Asiann/a
Hispanic>95%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged>95%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities>95%
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiency>95%
Proficient in English>95%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students79%
Female83%
Male76%
Black79%
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities46%
Non-disabled students84%
Limited English proficiency56%
Proficient in English86%
Academically gifted>95%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students94%
Female90%
Male>95%
Black>95%
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
Multiracial>95%
American Indiann/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities50%
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiency50%
Proficient in English>95%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students92%
Female90%
Male95%
Black>95%
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
Multiracial>95%
American Indiann/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities40%
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiency50%
Proficient in English>95%
Academically gifted>95%

Science

All Students94%
Female90%
Male>95%
Black>95%
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
Multiracial>95%
American Indiann/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities50%
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiency63%
Proficient in English>95%
Academically gifted>95%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students93%
Female94%
Male93%
Black91%
Asiann/a
Hispanic95%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities40%
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English93%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students>95%
Female>95%
Male>95%
Black>95%
Asiann/a
Hispanic95%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged>95%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities80%
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English>95%
Academically giftedn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students>95%
Female>95%
Male>95%
Black>95%
Asiann/a
Hispanic>95%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged>95%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English>95%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students92%
Female92%
Male93%
Black>95%
Asiann/a
Hispanic87%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabled students94%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English>95%
Academically gifted>95%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

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Asiann/a
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Not economically disadvantagedn/a
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Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

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Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
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Science

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabled studentsn/a
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Academically giftedn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 79% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Course (EOC) tests to assess high school students in Algebra I, English I, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Algebra I

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabled studentsn/a
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Academically giftedn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Course (EOC) tests to assess high school students in Algebra I, English I, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 61% 11%
Black 20% 31%
White 18% 54%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 2%
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 56%N/A34%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Awards

Academic awards received in the past 3 years
  • NC Honor School of Excellence (2011)
  • Magnet School of Excellence (2010)
  • VIF School of the Year (2008)

Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM)

Clubs
  • Gardening

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Painting
Music
  • Band
  • Choir / Chorus
Clubs
  • Yearbook

Language learning

Specific academic themes or areas of focus
  • Foreign languages
Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered
  • Spanish

Health & athletics

Clubs
  • Gardening

Gifted & talented

Instructional and/or curriculum models used
  • Gifted / high performing
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • After school
  • Before school
School Leader's name
  • Nicolette Grant
Is there an application process?
  • Yes
Fax number
  • (980) 343-5850

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

Don't understand these terms?
  • Gifted / high performing
Specific academic themes or areas of focus

Don't understand these terms?
  • Foreign languages
Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered

Don't understand these terms?
  • Spanish
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • Soccer
Girls sports
  • Girls on the Run
  • Soccer

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Painting
Music
  • Band
  • Choir / Chorus

Student clubs

Clubs (distinct from courses)
  • Gardening
  • Yearbook
School leaders can update this information here.

School culture

Dress Code
  • Uniforms
School leaders can update this information here.

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4000 Applegate Rd
Charlotte, NC 28209
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Phone: (980) 343-5820

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