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Davisemerson Middle School vs. Northside Middle School

Should you attend Davisemerson Middle School or Northside Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Davisemerson Middle School
1500 Bulldog Blvd
Cottondale, AL 35453
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Northside Middle School
19130 Northside Parkway
Northport, AL 35475
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Davisemerson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)

Northside Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 360 students in grades 6-8, Davisemerson Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 408 students in grades 6-8, Northside Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
360 students
408 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Davisemerson Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Northside Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Davisemerson Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Northside Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
23 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Davisemerson Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Northside Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Davisemerson Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Tuscaloosa County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Northside Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Tuscaloosa County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#970 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
#434 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Davisemerson Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Northside Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
9%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
26%
(Top 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Davisemerson Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Tuscaloosa County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northside Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Tuscaloosa County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
34%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
59%
(Top 30% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Davisemerson Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Tuscaloosa County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northside Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Tuscaloosa County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Davisemerson Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Tuscaloosa County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northside Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Tuscaloosa County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Davisemerson Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Northside Middle School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
18
Grade 6 Students
126
116
Grade 7 Students
115
117
Grade 8 Students
119
157

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Davisemerson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Tuscaloosa County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Davisemerson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Tuscaloosa County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Northside Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Tuscaloosa County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
% Hispanic
33%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Davisemerson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Tuscaloosa County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Northside Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Tuscaloosa County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
44%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Davisemerson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Tuscaloosa County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Northside Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Tuscaloosa County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
21%
91%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Davisemerson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Tuscaloosa County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Northside Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Tuscaloosa County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Davisemerson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Tuscaloosa County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Northside Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Tuscaloosa County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.66
0.17
This chart showcases the diversity score of Davisemerson Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Tuscaloosa County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Northside Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Tuscaloosa County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
38%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Davisemerson Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Tuscaloosa County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Northside Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Tuscaloosa County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Davisemerson Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Tuscaloosa County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Northside Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Tuscaloosa County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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