Northside School
Tel:
(334)745-9731
- Northside School serves 404 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.
- 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 30%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher 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
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Northside School's student population of 404 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% 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 Comparison
- Northside School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,263 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has increased 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #221 out of 1263 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| 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 | 20:1 | 18:1 |
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| Asian | 2% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 8% |
| Black | 54% | 33% |
| White | 39% | 55% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 54% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 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)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Opelika Opelika Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1,018 student
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 Grades: 8-12 | 1,248 student
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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