Serving 163 students in grades 6-8, Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 163 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle School's student population of 163 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
163 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#87 out of 1276 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
1%
Hispanic
1%
10%
Black
50%
32%
White
41%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle School's ranking?
Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle School is ranked #87 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle School often compared to?
Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle School?
163 students attend Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle School students are Black, 41% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle School?
Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle School offer ?
Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle School part of?
Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle School is part of Tuscaloosa City School District.
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