Tuscaloosa City


Summary:

The Tuscaloosa City school district in Alabama consists of 19 schools, including 12 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 3 high schools, serving a diverse student population. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and underperforming schools, with standout institutions like Northridge High School, the Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary, and Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle consistently outperforming the district and state averages on standardized tests. In contrast, schools with higher percentages of low-income students, such as Paul W. Bryant High School and Central High School, tend to have lower test scores, highlighting the significant impact of socioeconomic factors on student achievement.

The data also reveals the importance of specialized educational programs, as evidenced by the exceptional performance of the Tuscaloosa Magnet Schools. These schools are able to attract a diverse student population and deliver exceptional academic outcomes, suggesting that targeted interventions and support could be crucial for improving educational standards across the Tuscaloosa City district. Additionally, the analysis highlights the potential for identifying and replicating best practices from the high-performing schools, such as Rock Quarry Elementary School, to help raise the academic performance of the lower-performing institutions.

Overall, the Tuscaloosa City school district presents a complex landscape, with both exceptional and underperforming schools. Understanding the factors that contribute to these disparities and developing targeted strategies to address the challenges faced by the lower-performing schools could be instrumental in improving educational outcomes for all students in the district.

District Detail

 1210 Almon Avenue
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

 (205) 759-3560

SchoolDigger Rank:
86th of 137 Alabama districts

See the 2024 Alabama District rankings!
Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 11,186

Primary Schools: 12
Middle Schools: 4
High Schools: 4
Alternative Schools: 1
Help







Districts nearby

See the top AL Alabama districts

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alabama State Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics
x-SD2L2_01_03360____2_2_011110011__ retrieved from Database in 231 milliseconds.