Northside School
Northside School serves 427 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 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: 3-5
- Students: 427 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northside School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Northside School's student population of 427 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
427 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
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 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#315 out of 1263 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
51%
32%
White
42%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
National School Lunch Program
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
School Calendar
View the Northside School yearly calendar below.
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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