Northside School
Rating
: 8/
Top 30%10
Tel:
(334) 745-9731
Northside School serves 404 students in grades 3-5.
Northside School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Northside School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Northside School's student population of 404 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 3-5 |
| Total Students | 404 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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School Rankings
Northside School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,263 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #315 out of 1263 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 8% |
| Black | 54% | 33% |
| White | 39% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 55% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Opelika City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 and elementary school is Opelika Middle School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Opelika Opelika Middle School Math: 48% | Reading: 41%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 1,018 student10
0.3 miles
1206 Denson Dr
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-9726 0.3 6-8 1,018 - 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 Math: 50% | Reading: 49%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 8-12 | 1,248 student10
1.2 miles
1700 Lafayette Pkwy
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-9715 1.2 8-12 1,248 - Opelika Carver Primary School Grades: PK-2 | 381 students
1.4 miles
307 Carver Ave
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-9712 1.4 PK-2 381 - Opelika Jeter Primary School Grades: PK-2 | 331 students
1.5 miles
700 Jeter Ave
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-9723 1.5 PK-2 331
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