Collins Middle

29 Highland Avenue
Salem, MA 01970

spscollins.salemk12.org/

612 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Collins Middle School, located in Salem, Massachusetts, serves as a key component of the Salem Public Schools district. The school provides a structured academic environment for students in the middle grade levels, focusing on fostering both intellectual growth and social-emotional development. With its location on Highland Avenue, the school acts as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing a commitment to inclusive education and preparing students for the transition to high school.

The school’s curriculum is designed to balance core academic subjects—such as English Language Arts, mathematics, science, and social studies—with a variety of elective opportunities that encourage student exploration. Collins Middle School places a strong emphasis on technology integration and collaborative learning, aiming to equip students with the 21st-century skills necessary for future success. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere and engaging with the diverse population of Salem, the school strives to create a safe and challenging learning space that empowers students to reach their full potential.

612

Total Students

51.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Collins Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	254
Hispanic	280
Black	37
Asian	12
Two or More	29

Hispanic
280 (45.8 %)
White
254 (41.5 %)
Black
37 (6.0 %)
Two or More
29 (4.7 %)
Asian
12 (2.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Salem
Phone:	(978)740-1191
Website:	http://spscollins.salemk12.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	612
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 204

Grade 7 201

Grade 8 207