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Collinsriverside Middle School vs. Echols Middle School

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School Overview

School
Collinsriverside Middle School
1400 3rd St
Northport, AL 35476
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Echols Middle School
2701 Echols Ave
Northport, AL 35476
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Collinsriverside Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)

Echols Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Collinsriverside Middle School in Northport, AL serves grades 5–6 with an enrollment of 312 students and a student–teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than comparable middle schools in the Tuscaloosa County district.
Math proficiency declined to 21% in 2023, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30% and the district average of 24%, continuing a downward trend since 2013 when proficiency was as high as 73%.
Reading proficiency is 30%, below the state average of 47% and district average of 45%, reflecting a decline from over 80% proficiency in 2012 and 2013.
Minority enrollment stands at 77% with 82% of students eligible for free lunch in 2023, marking a significant increase from 36% free lunch eligibility in 2005 and indicating growing socioeconomic challenges over recent years.
The school's overall ranking has declined from #486 in 2016 to #866 in 2023, placing it in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools for academic performance.
Serving 841 students in grades 7-8, Echols Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
5-6
7-8
Total Students
312 students
841 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Collinsriverside Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Echols Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Collinsriverside Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Echols Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
44 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Collinsriverside Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Echols Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Collinsriverside Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Tuscaloosa County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Echols Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Tuscaloosa County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#866 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
#748 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Collinsriverside Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Echols Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
21%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
16%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Collinsriverside Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Tuscaloosa County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Echols Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Tuscaloosa County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
30%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
46%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Collinsriverside Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Tuscaloosa County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Echols Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Tuscaloosa County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(20-21 School Year Data)
38%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Echols Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Tuscaloosa County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Collinsriverside Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Echols Middle School by grade.
Grade 5 Students
154
-
Grade 6 Students
158
-
Grade 7 Students
-
403
Grade 8 Students
-
438

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Collinsriverside Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Tuscaloosa County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Echols Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Tuscaloosa County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Collinsriverside Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Tuscaloosa County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Echols Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Tuscaloosa County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
26%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Collinsriverside Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Tuscaloosa County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Echols Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Tuscaloosa County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
49%
30%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Collinsriverside Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Tuscaloosa County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Echols Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Tuscaloosa County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
23%
48%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Collinsriverside Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Tuscaloosa County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Echols Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Tuscaloosa County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Collinsriverside Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Tuscaloosa County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Echols Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Tuscaloosa County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.65
0.65
This chart showcases the diversity score of Collinsriverside Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Tuscaloosa County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Echols Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Tuscaloosa County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
58%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Collinsriverside Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Tuscaloosa County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Echols Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Tuscaloosa County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Collinsriverside Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Tuscaloosa County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Echols Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Tuscaloosa County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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