Northside School
Tel:
(334)745-9731
- Northside School serves 387 students in grades 3-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 64% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 43%) for the 2015-2016 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 50% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 38%) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- Northside School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than 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 44%.
- Northside School operates within the Opelika City School District.
Top Placements (Alabama)
Northside School is Listed among the top public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading Language/Arts Proficiency Highest reading language/arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Northside School's student population of 387 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 3-5 |
| Total Students | 387 students |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Northside School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1264 schools in Alabama (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Northside School is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.33. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 43% |
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 38% |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
| Hispanic | 3% | 7% |
| Black | 53% | 33% |
| White | 41% | 56% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.33 |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 53% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 5% |
District Comparison
- The school district of Northside School is Opelika City School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 136 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- Opelika City School District's student population of 4,240 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The revenue/student of $10,957 is higher than the state average of $10,349. The district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The district's spending/student of $10,174 is less than the state average of $10,471. The district spending/student has declined by 20% over four school years.
| School District Name | Opelika City School District | |
| Number of Schools Managed | 9 | 6 |
| Number of Students Managed | 4,240 | 2,907 |
 | ||
| District Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 43% |
| District Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 38% |
| District Total Revenue | $47 MM | $30 MM |
| District Spending | $44 MM | $30 MM |
| District Revenue / Student | $10,957 | $10,349 |
| District Spending / Student | $10,174 | $10,471 |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
Source: 2015-2016 (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)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Opelika Opelika Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 891 students
0.3 miles
1206 Denson Dr
Opelika, AL 36801
(334)745-9726 0.3 6-8 891 - 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 | 1247 students
1.2 miles
1700 Lafayette Pkwy
Opelika, AL 36801
(334)745-9715 1.2 9-12 1247 - Opelika Carver Primary School Grades: PK-2 | 364 students
1.4 miles
307 Carver Ave
Opelika, AL 36801
(334)745-9712 1.4 PK-2 364 - Opelika Jeter Primary School Grades: PK-2 | 322 students
1.5 miles
700 Jeter Ave
Opelika, AL 36801
(334)745-9723 1.5 PK-2 322
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