The Alberta School of Performing Arts

Summary:

The Alberta School of Performing Arts is an elementary school in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, serving grades PK-8 with a student population of 671. The school is part of the Tuscaloosa City School District, which is ranked 86 out of 137 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The Alberta School of Performing Arts consistently ranks in the bottom half of Alabama elementary schools, with significantly lower performance on state assessments compared to the Tuscaloosa City and Alabama state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. The school's African American, Special Education, and Low Socioeconomic Status student subgroups perform particularly poorly, often ranking in the bottom half or bottom third of Alabama elementary schools. With a very high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, the school's academic challenges suggest that socioeconomic factors may be significantly impacting student achievement.

In comparison to nearby higher-performing schools, such as Rock Quarry Elementary, Verner Elementary, and Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary, The Alberta School of Performing Arts lags significantly in academic proficiency rates and overall school rankings. While the school's focus on performing arts may be a contributing factor, implementing targeted interventions, professional development, and aligning the curriculum to state standards could be crucial for improving student outcomes and closing achievement gaps.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-8

 2700 University Blvd E
       Tuscaloosa, AL  35404-3838


(205) 759-3564

District: Tuscaloosa City

SchoolDigger Rank:
475th of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,242 Help


Students who attend The Alberta School of Performing Arts usually attend:

Middle:    Northridge Middle School
High:    Northridge High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  671

Racial breakdown:

African American:
84.5%
White:
6.0%
Hispanic:
6.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  81.7% Help


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Compare Details The Alberta School of Performing Arts ranks worse than 69.4% of elementary schools in Alabama. It also ranks 6th among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Tuscaloosa City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.24. (See more...)
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Compare Details The Alberta School of Performing Arts ranks better than 64% of middle schools in Alabama. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.84. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (84.5%), Hispanic (6%), White (6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 81.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at The Alberta School of Performing Arts is 14, which is the 2nd best among 12 elementary schools in the Tuscaloosa City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at The Alberta School of Performing Arts is $11,242. 7 elementary schools in the Tuscaloosa City School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

The Alberta School of Performing Arts:

SchoolDigger ranks The Alberta School of Performing Arts 475th of 684 Alabama public elementary schools. (See The Alberta School of Performing Arts in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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SchoolDigger ranks The Alberta School of Performing Arts 159th of 442 Alabama public middle schools. (See The Alberta School of Performing Arts in the ranking list.)

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Tuscaloosa City:

SchoolDigger ranks Tuscaloosa City 86th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for The Alberta School of Performing Arts

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Rank History for all elementary school students at The Alberta School of Performing Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 15.42 572nd 623 8.2%
2005 12.56 660th 688 4.1%
2006 19.86 624th 689 9.4%
2007 10.02 675th 698 3.3%
2008 24.12 613th 698 12.2%
2009 20.56 627th 696 9.9%
2010 5.16 691st 704 1.8%
2011 9.15 686th 709 3.2%
2012 10.57 669th 696 3.9%
2013 30.75 584th 696 16.1%
2014 31.01 513th 695 26.2%
2015 16.65 597th 691 13.6%
2016 16.98 590th 691 14.6%
2017 23.42 544th 688 20.9%
2018 23.95 517th 680 24.0%
2019 23.82 522nd 681 23.3%
2021 25.16 512th 692 26.0%
2022 31.12 473rd 687 31.1%
2023 27.18 499th 680 26.6%
2024 33.24 475th 684 30.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at The Alberta School of Performing Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 64.51 63rd 280 77.5%
2021 30.61 297th 398 25.4%
2023 24.85 308th 373 17.4%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Elementary Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at The Alberta School of Performing Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 28.80 438th 567 22.8%
2018 24.20 528th 651 18.9%
2019 15.49 602nd 649 7.2%
2021 18.21 555th 653 15.0%
2022 18.16 556th 651 14.6%
2023 20.05 523rd 623 16.1%
2024 35.97 453rd 670 32.4%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for elementary school Female students at The Alberta School of Performing Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 23.07 516th 639 19.2%
2018 27.12 498th 640 22.2%
2019 17.37 556th 646 13.9%
2021 27.37 476th 656 27.4%
2022 31.87 457th 656 30.3%
2023 27.65 478th 645 25.9%
2024 35.21 440th 650 32.3%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for elementary school Male students at The Alberta School of Performing Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 22.29 510th 639 20.2%
2018 18.51 543rd 650 16.5%
2019 30.77 469th 650 27.8%
2021 22.08 514th 669 23.2%
2022 29.12 468th 669 30.0%
2023 25.72 489th 649 24.7%
2024 28.33 478th 655 27.0%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for elementary school African American students at The Alberta School of Performing Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 21.80 296th 336 11.9%
2018 45.96 227th 423 46.3%
2019 38.73 263rd 426 38.3%
2021 35.18 270th 426 36.6%
2022 42.30 223rd 426 47.7%
2023 33.06 290th 427 32.1%
2024 46.58 195th 420 53.6%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for The Alberta School of Performing Arts

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Rank History for all middle school students at The Alberta School of Performing Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2016 39.08 271st 432 37.3%
2017 48.13 218th 432 49.5%
2018 43.72 251st 423 40.7%
2019 60.67 156th 437 64.3%
2021 70.26 88th 440 80.0%
2022 72.04 84th 432 80.6%
2023 61.82 137th 437 68.6%
2024 57.84 159th 442 64.0%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at The Alberta School of Performing Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 58.70 114th 349 67.3%
2018 55.44 172nd 396 56.6%
2019 29.84 298th 396 24.7%
2021 48.49 202nd 415 51.3%
2022 79.89 37th 421 91.2%
2023 52.95 172nd 410 58.0%
2024 63.77 120th 437 72.5%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for middle school Female students at The Alberta School of Performing Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 50.70 183rd 380 51.8%
2018 47.79 212th 392 45.9%
2019 52.86 189th 399 52.6%
2021 56.15 162nd 415 61.0%
2022 65.74 115th 423 72.8%
2023 72.84 84th 417 79.9%
2024 57.03 159th 426 62.7%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for middle school Male students at The Alberta School of Performing Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 36.87 246th 380 35.3%
2018 30.76 294th 397 25.9%
2019 49.34 208th 399 47.9%
2021 75.21 67th 418 84.0%
2022 70.01 93rd 427 78.2%
2023 40.24 253rd 419 39.6%
2024 51.29 182nd 428 57.5%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for middle school African American students at The Alberta School of Performing Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.69 42nd 247 83.0%
2019 82.89 26th 252 89.7%
2021 86.18 21st 266 92.1%
2022 83.68 29th 271 89.3%
2023 69.99 52nd 263 80.2%
2024 71.61 47th 269 82.5%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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by a teacher
Thursday, January 27, 2011

Open Quote I have taught in seven elementary schools in the Tuscaloosa City Schools. Alberta is by far my favorite. Mrs. Parker, the principal, is an amazing, dedicated professional. The staff at Alberta is exceptional-- hardworking, creative, and very dedicated to the students.
The facility itself is top notch. It is clean and well decorated.
If I lived in the Alberta neighborhood I would be more than happy to have my child attend Alberta Elementary. Close Quote



Enrollment information for The Alberta School of Performing Arts

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 451 451
1989 151 266 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 417
1990 125 262 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 387
1991 127 254 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 382
1992 102 245 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 350
1993 78 233 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 314
1994 58 257 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 320
1995 48 304 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 359
1996 48 304 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 359
1997 57 290 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 355
1998 53 311 4 10 0 n/a n/a 0 378
1999 31 346 8 10 0 n/a n/a 0 395
2000 25 331 5 14 0 n/a n/a 0 375
2001 17 347 1 10 0 n/a n/a 0 375
2002 8 378 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 395
2003 8 378 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 395
2004 10 477 1 13 0 n/a n/a 0 501
2005 10 479 1 14 0 n/a n/a 0 504
2006 3 518 0 19 0 n/a n/a 0 540
2007 13 490 0 16 1 n/a n/a 1 521
2008 5 422 0 16 1 n/a n/a 0 444
2009 8 391 1 27 1 n/a n/a 0 428
2010 11 370 0 27 2 n/a n/a 0 410
2011 10 325 0 24 2 0 4 0 365
2012 13 266 1 11 0 0 1 0 292
2013 18 266 0 16 0 0 7 0 307
2014 18 243 1 16 0 1 6 0 285
2015 9 260 1 16 0 0 8 0 294
2016 16 445 1 22 0 1 11 0 496
2017 17 479 1 37 1 1 10 0 546
2018 21 499 0 35 3 0 7 0 565
2019 35 596 2 40 3 0 4 0 680
2020 30 615 0 40 6 0 5 0 696
2021 41 542 2 40 8 1 10 0 644
2022 49 554 3 40 8 3 7 0 664
2023 40 567 3 40 9 2 10 0 671

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at The Alberta School of Performing Arts

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 451 21.5 20.9 0
1989 417 21.5 19.3 n/a
1990 387 24.0 16.1 0
1991 382 23.0 16.6 n/a
1992 350 23.0 15.2 n/a
1993 314 25.0 12.6 n/a
1994 320 26.8 11.9 n/a
1995 359 27.0 13.3 n/a
1996 359 27.0 13.3 n/a
1997 355 27.0 13.1 87
1998 378 28.0 13.5 9.5
1999 395 26.0 15.2 87.3
2000 375 24.0 15.6 68.3
2001 375 24.0 15.6 91.7
2002 395 27.2 14.5 97
2003 395 27.2 14.5 97
2004 501 31.0 16.2 81
2005 504 32.0 15.8 89.3
2006 540 34.0 15.9 88.9
2007 521 31.8 16.4 87.3
2008 444 31.0 14.3 78.2
2009 428 27.7 15.3 83.4
2010 410 29.4 13.9 82.7
2011 365 29.1 12.5 86.6
2012 292 28.3 10.3 82.9
2013 307 25.0 12.2 83.1
2014 285 24.1 11.7 82.5
2015 294 21.0 14.0 79.9
2016 496 32.0 15.5 45.2
2017 546 36.5 14.9 51.3
2018 565 37.5 15.0 82.3
2019 680 47.0 14.4 82.2
2020 696 48.3 14.4 82.3
2021 644 45.5 14.1 81.2
2022 664 42.5 15.6 80.1
2023 671 47.8 14.0 81.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio The Alberta School of Performing Arts

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 451 21.5 20.9 0
1989 417 21.5 19.3 n/a
1990 387 24.0 16.1 0
1991 382 23.0 16.6 n/a
1992 350 23.0 15.2 n/a
1993 314 25.0 12.6 n/a
1994 320 26.8 11.9 n/a
1995 359 27.0 13.3 n/a
1996 359 27.0 13.3 n/a
1997 355 27.0 13.1 87
1998 378 28.0 13.5 9.5
1999 395 26.0 15.2 87.3
2000 375 24.0 15.6 68.3
2001 375 24.0 15.6 91.7
2002 395 27.2 14.5 97
2003 395 27.2 14.5 97
2004 501 31.0 16.2 81
2005 504 32.0 15.8 89.3
2006 540 34.0 15.9 88.9
2007 521 31.8 16.4 87.3
2008 444 31.0 14.3 78.2
2009 428 27.7 15.3 83.4
2010 410 29.4 13.9 82.7
2011 365 29.1 12.5 86.6
2012 292 28.3 10.3 82.9
2013 307 25.0 12.2 83.1
2014 285 24.1 11.7 82.5
2015 294 21.0 14.0 79.9
2016 496 32.0 15.5 45.2
2017 546 36.5 14.9 51.3
2018 565 37.5 15.0 82.3
2019 680 47.0 14.4 82.2
2020 696 48.3 14.4 82.3
2021 644 45.5 14.1 81.2
2022 664 42.5 15.6 80.1
2023 671 47.8 14.0 81.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for The Alberta School of Performing Arts

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,995 (17.7%) $9,228 (82.1%) $11,242

Data source: Alabama Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on The Alberta School of Performing Arts

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 522nd of 681 Elementary schoolsRanks 499th of 680 Elementary schools
 3.3%
Ranks 156th of 437 Middle schoolsRanks 137th of 437 Middle schools
 4.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (The Alberta School of Performing Arts)32.221.3
 11%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tuscaloosa City)51.235.7
 15.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Alabama)57.543.6
 13.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (The Alberta School of Performing Arts)20.75.8
 14.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tuscaloosa City)42.825.7
 17.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)47.334.9
 12.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (The Alberta School of Performing Arts)10.716.5
 5.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tuscaloosa City)43.528.8
 14.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)44.933.9
 10.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (The Alberta School of Performing Arts)60.441.3
 19.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Tuscaloosa City)43.525.1
 18.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)45.330.8
 14.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (The Alberta School of Performing Arts)402.8
 37.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Tuscaloosa City)41.716.5
 25.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)43.121
 22.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (The Alberta School of Performing Arts)48.416.7
 31.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Tuscaloosa City)39.216.2
 23%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)44.721.1
 23.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students680671
 1.3%
African American596567
 4.9%
American Indian39
 200%
Asian23
 50%
Hispanic4040
Pacific Islander02
White3540
 14.3%
Two or More Races410
 150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients82.2%81.7%
 0.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about The Alberta School of Performing Arts

Students who attend The Alberta School of Performing Arts usually go on to attend:

Middle : Northridge Middle School
High : Northridge High School

The Alberta School of Performing Arts ranks 475th of 684 Alabama elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 671 students attended The Alberta School of Performing Arts.

Students at The Alberta School of Performing Arts are 85% African American, 6% White, 6% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.


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