Collins Middle

Summary:

Collins Middle is a public middle school located in Salem, Massachusetts, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 612 students. The school has a diverse student population, with 41.5% White, 45.75% Hispanic, 6.05% African American, and smaller percentages of Asian and multi-racial students.

Despite its diverse student body, Collins Middle consistently underperforms compared to the state and local averages on MCAS Next Generation assessments. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 20.49% of all students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, and only 17.16% were proficient or better in mathematics, significantly below the state and Salem district averages. The school's performance in science is also below state and local standards.

When compared to nearby middle schools, the data reveals a stark contrast in academic performance. For example, Marblehead Veterans Middle School, located just 2.51 miles away, consistently outperforms Collins Middle across all subject areas and grade levels, with proficiency rates that are over 40 percentage points higher in some cases. Despite spending between $20,031 and $20,613 per student, which is higher than the spending levels of many nearby schools, Collins Middle has struggled to improve its academic performance over the past several years.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 29 Highland Avenue
       Salem, MA  01970


(978) 740-1191

District: Salem

SchoolDigger Rank:
381st of 493 Massachusetts Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,031 Help


Students who attend Collins Middle usually attend:

High:    Salem High
    Salem Prep High School

Feeder schools for Collins Middle:

Elementary:    Bates
    Carlton
    Horace Mann Laboratory
    Saltonstall School
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Student/teacher ratio:  11.8 Help
Number of students:  612

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
45.8%
White:
41.5%
African American:
6.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.4% Help


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Compare Details Collins Middle ranks worse than 77.3% of middle schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.42. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (45.8%), White (41.5%), African American (6%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Collins Middle is $20,031.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Collins Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Collins Middle 381st of 493 Massachusetts public middle schools. (See Collins Middle in the ranking list.)

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Salem:

SchoolDigger ranks Salem 295th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Collins Middle

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Rank History for all students at Collins Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 24.76 269th 339 20.6%
2004 19.38 290th 344 15.7%
2005 20.26 296th 356 16.9%
2006 23.24 318th 399 20.3%
2007 26.17 314th 399 21.3%
2008 20.03 339th 407 16.7%
2009 22.84 336th 409 17.8%
2010 23.88 348th 434 19.8%
2011 23.75 359th 449 20.0%
2012 23.71 356th 455 21.8%
2013 20.24 374th 455 17.8%
2014 18.40 378th 455 16.9%
2015 25.57 335th 441 24.0%
2016 40.21 295th 482 38.8%
2017 38.32 311th 487 36.1%
2018 37.96 304th 484 37.2%
2019 32.57 339th 498 31.9%
2021 26.66 359th 501 28.3%
2022 22.79 388th 497 21.9%
2023 21.90 387th 501 22.8%
2024 21.42 381st 493 22.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Collins Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 22.74 80th 110 27.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Collins Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.80 59th 127 53.5%
2019 38.64 75th 138 45.7%
2021 38.89 81st 135 40.0%
2022 41.25 83rd 154 46.1%
2023 39.90 89th 155 42.6%
2024 40.93 86th 180 52.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Collins Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.63 263rd 467 43.7%
2019 33.08 342nd 484 29.3%
2021 26.75 387th 489 20.9%
2022 19.32 434th 503 13.7%
2023 29.36 305th 444 31.3%
2024 27.70 327th 441 25.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Collins Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.03 289th 438 34.0%
2019 34.83 313th 452 30.8%
2021 26.84 365th 462 21.0%
2022 19.63 419th 489 14.3%
2023 16.21 428th 481 11.0%
2024 17.14 421st 469 10.2%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Collins Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 61.37 7th 25 72.0%
2024 26.70 26th 36 27.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Collins Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.25 294th 463 36.5%
2019 29.65 349th 478 27.0%
2021 26.78 352nd 483 27.1%
2022 21.47 389th 494 21.3%
2023 26.68 356th 489 27.2%
2024 25.60 351st 481 27.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Collins Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.84 214th 417 48.7%
2019 25.51 330th 424 22.2%
2021 26.18 333rd 431 22.7%
2022 31.95 280th 445 37.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Collins Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.78 303rd 466 35.0%
2019 34.79 319th 478 33.3%
2021 27.10 347th 485 28.5%
2022 24.43 379th 497 23.7%
2023 17.40 406th 489 17.0%
2024 17.52 404th 483 16.4%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Collins Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 27.39 352nd 491 28.3%
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Rank History for Tested Remotely students at Collins Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 34.39 216th 339 36.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Collins Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.05 84th 172 51.2%
2019 27.80 154th 195 21.0%
2021 30.27 145th 193 24.9%
2022 32.45 145th 212 31.6%
2023 45.95 102nd 209 51.2%
2024 28.41 153rd 202 24.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Collins Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.81 205th 309 33.7%
2019 39.51 192nd 322 40.4%
2021 28.92 248th 335 26.0%
2022 18.28 344th 368 6.5%
2023 15.93 345th 364 5.2%
2024 16.00 355th 378 6.1%
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Rank History for White students at Collins Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.63 236th 395 40.3%
2019 33.39 278th 396 29.8%
2021 28.40 296th 401 26.2%
2022 28.06 297th 404 26.5%
2023 26.63 297th 403 26.3%
2024 27.92 276th 392 29.6%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Collins Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 518 17 8 36 5 n/a n/a 0 584
1989 528 17 7 37 5 n/a n/a 0 594
1990 523 14 8 56 5 n/a n/a 0 606
1991 511 15 15 58 5 n/a n/a 0 604
1992 512 21 15 52 6 n/a n/a 0 606
1993 510 24 21 64 3 n/a n/a 0 622
1994 493 25 16 74 14 n/a n/a 0 622
1995 646 39 28 206 12 n/a n/a 0 931
1996 646 39 28 206 12 n/a n/a 0 931
1997 653 39 16 272 9 n/a n/a 0 989
1998 699 40 39 239 8 n/a n/a 0 1025
1999 698 46 30 300 15 n/a n/a 0 1089
2000 708 49 30 300 8 n/a n/a 0 1095
2001 733 44 37 342 16 n/a n/a 0 1172
2002 719 57 32 286 1 n/a n/a 0 1095
2003 719 57 32 286 1 n/a n/a 0 1095
2004 644 63 28 274 0 n/a n/a 0 1009
2005 583 60 31 249 1 n/a n/a 0 924
2006 469 38 25 241 1 n/a n/a 23 797
2007 445 36 28 246 0 n/a n/a 20 775
2008 379 31 23 211 1 n/a n/a 19 664
2009 404 27 29 184 1 0 19 0 664
2010 383 24 22 187 3 1 27 0 647
2011 393 28 22 196 3 0 17 0 659
2012 370 40 14 201 1 0 19 0 645
2013 336 43 18 208 1 0 22 0 628
2014 318 42 17 216 1 0 24 0 618
2015 299 41 19 208 0 0 28 0 595
2016 286 30 15 194 0 0 26 0 551
2017 299 31 15 180 0 0 20 0 545
2018 274 39 18 181 0 0 24 0 536
2019 307 52 21 273 1 0 26 0 680
2020 272 52 24 293 0 0 28 0 669
2021 277 48 21 277 0 0 28 0 651
2022 264 40 15 288 0 0 26 0 633
2023 254 37 12 280 0 0 29 0 612

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Collins Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 584 n/a n/a n/a
1989 594 n/a n/a n/a
1990 606 n/a n/a n/a
1991 604 n/a n/a n/a
1992 606 n/a n/a n/a
1993 622 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 622 n/a n/a n/a
1995 931 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 931 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 989 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 1025 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 1089 n/a 0.0 0
2000 1095 n/a 0.0 42.6
2001 1172 n/a 0.0 40.5
2002 1095 n/a n/a 37
2003 1095 n/a n/a 37
2004 1009 91.0 11.1 44.9
2005 924 88.4 10.5 40.3
2006 797 85.9 9.3 52.8
2007 775 83.0 9.3 46.9
2008 664 81.0 8.2 50.7
2009 664 69.7 9.5 54.1
2010 647 67.1 9.6 58.7
2011 659 65.7 10.0 59
2012 645 65.2 9.8 63.3
2013 628 65.1 9.6 62.4
2014 618 60.3 10.2 61.2
2015 595 58.0 10.2 63.4
2016 551 56.0 9.8 n/a
2017 545 53.4 10.2 n/a
2018 536 55.1 9.7 n/a
2019 680 65.9 10.3 n/a
2020 669 64.0 10.4 n/a
2021 651 55.4 11.7 n/a
2022 633 57.2 11.0 n/a
2023 612 51.6 11.8 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Collins Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 584 n/a n/a n/a
1989 594 n/a n/a n/a
1990 606 n/a n/a n/a
1991 604 n/a n/a n/a
1992 606 n/a n/a n/a
1993 622 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 622 n/a n/a n/a
1995 931 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 931 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 989 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 1025 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 1089 n/a 0.0 0
2000 1095 n/a 0.0 42.6
2001 1172 n/a 0.0 40.5
2002 1095 n/a n/a 37
2003 1095 n/a n/a 37
2004 1009 91.0 11.1 44.9
2005 924 88.4 10.5 40.3
2006 797 85.9 9.3 52.8
2007 775 83.0 9.3 46.9
2008 664 81.0 8.2 50.7
2009 664 69.7 9.5 54.1
2010 647 67.1 9.6 58.7
2011 659 65.7 10.0 59
2012 645 65.2 9.8 63.3
2013 628 65.1 9.6 62.4
2014 618 60.3 10.2 61.2
2015 595 58.0 10.2 63.4
2016 551 56.0 9.8 n/a
2017 545 53.4 10.2 n/a
2018 536 55.1 9.7 n/a
2019 680 65.9 10.3 n/a
2020 669 64.0 10.4 n/a
2021 651 55.4 11.7 n/a
2022 633 57.2 11.0 n/a
2023 612 51.6 11.8 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Collins Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $844 (4.2%) $19,347 (95.8%) $20,191
2020 $724 (3.5%) $19,888 (96.5%) $20,613
2021 $1,205 (6.0%) $18,826 (94.0%) $20,031

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Collins Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 339th of 498 Middle schoolsRanks 387th of 501 Middle schools
 9.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Collins Middle)4525.1
 19.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Salem)4322.8
 20.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5442.3
 11.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Collins Middle)3718.4
 18.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Salem)3616.1
 19.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5141
 10%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Collins Middle)3123.9
 7.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Salem)3124.8
 6.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)4840.5
 7.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Collins Middle)3815.7
 22.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Salem)3416.5
 17.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4838.1
 9.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Collins Middle)4427.7
 16.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Salem)4528.9
 16.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5143.7
 7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Collins Middle)3518.7
 16.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Salem)3319.3
 13.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4737.7
 9.3%
8th Grade Science (Collins Middle)3223
 9%
   8th Grade Science (Salem)3222.1
 9.9%
   8th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4640.9
 5.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Collins Middle)4025.6
 14.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Salem)4127.9
 13.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Collins Middle)3717.6
 19.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Salem)3521.2
 13.8%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Collins Middle)3223
 9%
   All Grades Science (Salem)3928.6
 10.4%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students680612
 10%
African American5237
 28.8%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian2112
 42.9%
Hispanic273280
 2.6%
Pacific Islander00
White307254
 17.3%
Two or More Races2629
 11.5%


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Students at Collins Middle are 46% Hispanic, 42% White, 6% African American, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Collins Middle ranks in the bottom 22.7% of Massachusetts middle schools.

Students who attend Collins Middle usually go on to attend Salem High

In the 2022-23 school year, 612 students attended Collins Middle.


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