Northside School
Tel:
(334)745-9731
- Northside School serves 394 students in grades 3-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 60% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 47% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Northside School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Northside School's student population of 394 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 3-5 |
| Total Students | 394 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Northside School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Northside School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | #174 out of 1,264 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 7% |
| Black | 54% | 33% |
| White | 39% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 50% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Opelika City School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Northside School is Opelika Learning Center (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Opelika Middle School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Opelika Middle School (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Opelika Opelika Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 930 students
0.3 miles
1206 Denson Dr
Opelika, AL 36801
(334)745-9726 0.3 6-8 930 - Opelika Opelika Learning Center Alternative School
Grades: 6-12
0.8 miles
214 Jeter Avenue
Opelika, AL 36801
(334)741-5603 0.8 6-12 n/a - Opelika Opelika High School Grades: 9-12 | 1266 students
1.2 miles
1700 Lafayette Pkwy
Opelika, AL 36801
(334)745-9715 1.2 9-12 1266 - Opelika Carver Primary School Grades: PK-2 | 386 students
1.4 miles
307 Carver Ave
Opelika, AL 36801
(334)745-9712 1.4 PK-2 386 - Opelika Jeter Primary School Grades: PK-2 | 337 students
1.5 miles
700 Jeter Ave
Opelika, AL 36801
(334)745-9723 1.5 PK-2 337
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