Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle

Summary:

Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, part of the Tuscaloosa City School District. With just 169 students, this small school has consistently outperformed its peers, ranking among the top middle schools in the state.

Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with significantly higher proficiency rates than the district and state in mathematics, science, and English language arts. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 4th out of 442 middle schools in Alabama, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. This level of excellence extends across student subgroups, with the school ranking 3rd for female students, 5th for male students, 4th for African American students, and 1st for White students. Even students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds excel at Tuscaloosa Magnet, with the school ranking 14th out of 437 Alabama middle schools for this population.

When compared to nearby middle schools in the Tuscaloosa City and Tuscaloosa County districts, Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle stands out as a high-performing outlier. For example, its proficiency rates in core subjects are significantly higher than those of Eastwood Middle School, Northridge Middle School, and Westlawn Middle School. This consistent excellence, even as the school's student population has become more racially diverse, is a testament to the school's effective teaching practices and commitment to equity.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

315 Mcfarland Blvd E
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404

(205) 759-3653

District: Tuscaloosa City

SchoolDigger Rank:
4^th of 442 Alabama Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,744

Student/teacher ratio: 16.4

Number of students: 169

Racial breakdown:

African American:

56.2%

White:

33.7%

Asian:

8.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 29%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle ranks better than 99.1% of middle schools in Alabama. It also ranks first among 4 ranked middle schools in the Tuscaloosa City School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.28. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle has the smallest middle school student body size in the Tuscaloosa City School District. Racial makeup is: African American (56.2%), White (33.7%), Asian (8.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 29% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Tuscaloosa City School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle is 16.4, which is the 2^nd best among 4 middle schools in the Tuscaloosa City School District. (See more...)

Compare Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle employs 10.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle is $12,744, which is the 2^nd highest among 4 middle schools in the Tuscaloosa City School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle 4^th of 442 Alabama public middle schools. (See Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

White students:

Tuscaloosa City:

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

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Rank History for Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle

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Rank History for all students at Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2010	92.74	7^th	435	98.4%
2011	93.24	6^th	435	98.6%
2012	93.02	3^rd	436	99.3%
2013	90.04	8^th	436	98.2%
2014	98.90	1^st	438	99.8%
2015	99.64	1^st	430	99.8%
2016	99.64	2^nd	432	99.5%
2017	99.60	1^st	432	99.8%
2018	99.26	2^nd	423	99.5%
2019	98.71	4^th	437	99.1%
2021	96.98	8^th	440	98.2%
2022	97.72	5^th	432	98.8%
2023	96.18	12^th	437	97.3%
2024	98.28	4^th	442	99.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	97.16	7^th	349	98.0%
2018	98.75	3^rd	396	99.2%
2019	95.90	6^th	396	98.5%
2024	93.18	14^th	437	96.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	99.31	1^st	380	99.7%
2018	98.50	2^nd	392	99.5%
2019	98.13	3^rd	399	99.2%
2021	92.88	13^th	415	96.9%
2022	95.30	10^th	423	97.6%
2023	90.21	34^th	417	91.8%
2024	97.75	3^rd	426	99.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	99.32	3^rd	380	99.2%
2018	99.12	4^th	397	99.0%
2019	96.94	10^th	399	97.5%
2021	98.34	5^th	418	98.8%
2022	97.98	5^th	427	98.8%
2023	98.28	3^rd	419	99.3%
2024	97.74	5^th	428	98.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	99.65	2^nd	205	99.0%
2018	99.66	2^nd	247	99.2%
2019	98.22	8^th	252	96.8%
2021	95.52	7^th	266	97.4%
2022	98.42	4^th	271	98.5%
2023	95.13	10^th	263	96.2%
2024	99.22	4^th	269	98.5%

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Rank History for White students at Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	99.23	1^st	247	99.6%
2018	99.65	1^st	331	99.7%
2019	99.57	1^st	343	99.7%
2021	98.57	2^nd	369	99.5%
2022	97.60	6^th	376	98.4%
2023	98.98	1^st	370	99.7%
2024	99.24	1^st	373	99.7%

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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.

Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	60	92	7	1	0	n/a	n/a	160
2011	69	82	8	4	0	0	1	164
2012	73	85	4	4	0	0	0	166
2013	61	88	2	4	1	0	0	156
2014	51	81	3	5	1	0	0	141
2015	70	75	6	3	0	0	0	154
2016	84	76	7	1	0	0	0	168
2017	93	61	10	1	1	0	1	167
2018	82	68	10	1	1	0	2	164
2019	87	70	9	4	1	0	2	173
2020	80	77	12	3	0	0	3	175
2021	78	75	11	3	0	0	3	170
2022	66	82	13	2	0	0	0	163
2023	57	95	14	2	1	0	0	169

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 Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	160	10.9	14.6	43.1
2011	164	11.5	14.2	39
2012	166	11.7	14.1	39.8
2013	156	15.4	10.0	42.3
2014	141	10.0	14.1	38.3
2015	154	10.0	15.4	18.2
2016	168	10.0	16.8	20.8
2017	167	10.5	15.9	15.6
2018	164	10.2	16.0	15.2
2019	173	10.2	16.8	24.3
2020	175	10.2	17.0	26.9
2021	170	10.2	16.5	27.6
2022	163	9.2	17.6	11
2023	169	10.2	16.4	29

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 Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	160	10.9	14.6	43.1
2011	164	11.5	14.2	39
2012	166	11.7	14.1	39.8
2013	156	15.4	10.0	42.3
2014	141	10.0	14.1	38.3
2015	154	10.0	15.4	18.2
2016	168	10.0	16.8	20.8
2017	167	10.5	15.9	15.6
2018	164	10.2	16.0	15.2
2019	173	10.2	16.8	24.3
2020	175	10.2	17.0	26.9
2021	170	10.2	16.5	27.6
2022	163	9.2	17.6	11
2023	169	10.2	16.4	29

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$57 (0.4%)	$12,668 (99.4%)	$12,744

Data source: Alabama Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 4^th of 437 Middle schools	Ranks 12^th of 437 Middle schools	1.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle)	83.3	49.1	34.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Tuscaloosa City)	43.5	25.1	18.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	45.3	30.8	14.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle)	82.8	57.9	24.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Tuscaloosa City)	41.7	16.5	25.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	43.1	21	22.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle)	94.2	42.6	51.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Tuscaloosa City)	39.2	16.2	23%
8th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	44.7	21.1	23.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	173	169	2.3%
African American	70	95	35.7%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	9	14	55.6%
Hispanic	4	2	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	87	57	34.5%
Two or More Races	2	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	24.3%	29%	4.7%

Schools Near Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2024)				Summative Assessment Science (2024)	Summative Assessment English (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 8th Grade	Summative Assessment English 5th Grade	Summative Assessment English 6th Grade	Summative Assessment English 7th Grade	Summative Assessment English 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	315 Mcfarland Blvd E	Tuscaloosa	35404	Tuscaloosa County	Tuscaloosa City	No	Yes	No	No	(205) 759-3653	169	10	16.4	29.0%	57 (33.7%)	95 (56.2%)	2 (1.2%)	14 (8.3%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	98.3	4^th of 442 public middle schools	99.1%		96.2	12^th of 437 public middle schools	97.3%	8		84.8	47.3	60.4	82.4		91.5	80.0	88.5	$12,744	$57	$12,668
Northridge Middle School	Public	6-8	3811 Northridge Road	Tuscaloosa	35406	Tuscaloosa County	Tuscaloosa City	No	No	No	No	(205) 759-3578	740	47	15.7	39.3%	372 (50.3%)	274 (37.0%)	54 (7.3%)	28 (3.8%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.4%)	73.3	87^th of 442 public middle schools	80.3%		79.1	65^th of 437 public middle schools	85.1%	22		39.6	36.9	28.9	50.8		56.8	59.3	57.7	$9,554	$693	$8,841
CollinsRiverside Middle School	Public	5-6	1400 3rd St	Northport	35476	Tuscaloosa County	Tuscaloosa County	No	No	No	No	(205) 342-2680	334	17	19.3	88.3%	85 (25.4%)	146 (43.7%)	89 (26.6%)	6 (1.8%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.5%)								(n/a)	25.5	19.4				54.4	37.7			$8,444	$849	$7,571
Westlawn Middle School	Public	6-8	1715 Martin L King Jr Blvd	Tuscaloosa	35401	Tuscaloosa County	Tuscaloosa City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 759-3673	534	31	17.5	92.7%	7 (1.3%)	487 (91.2%)	36 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	12.8	391^st of 442 public middle schools	11.5%		8.4	421^st of 437 public middle schools	3.7%	30		12.8	1.8	3.5	10.3		29.9	29.0	19.1	$13,988	$3,689	$10,279
Echols Middle School	Public	7-8	2701 Echols Ave	Northport	35476	Tuscaloosa County	Tuscaloosa County	No	No	No	No	(205) 342-2884	878	42	20.8	64.1%	416 (47.4%)	275 (31.3%)	169 (19.2%)	9 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.0%)	46.2	230^th of 442 public middle schools	48.0%		47.2	222^nd of 437 public middle schools	49.2%	8			17.3	14.5	38.9			46.5	46.8	$6,871	$719	$6,063
DavisEmerson Middle School	Public	6-8	1500 Bulldog Blvd	Cottondale	35453	Tuscaloosa County	Tuscaloosa County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 342-2750	392	22	17.8	95.9%	98 (25.0%)	192 (49.0%)	96 (24.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	24.8	338^th of 442 public middle schools	23.5%		26.6	334^th of 437 public middle schools	23.6%	4		12.6	5.5	6.0	24.4		33.6	37.5	45.6	$9,532	$2,028	$7,480
Eastwood Middle School	Public	6-8	6314 Mary Harmon Bryant Drive	Cottondale	35453	Tuscaloosa County	Tuscaloosa City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 759-3613	758	37	20.5	77.8%	35 (4.6%)	636 (83.9%)	62 (8.2%)	10 (1.3%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	11 (1.5%)	17.6	366^th of 442 public middle schools	17.2%		20.5	355^th of 437 public middle schools	18.8%	11		9.7	6.8	5.8	16.1		31.8	35.5	28.5	$10,557	$1,768	$8,769
Hillcrest Middle School	Public	6-8	401 Hillcrest School Rd	Tuscaloosa	35405	Tuscaloosa County	Tuscaloosa County	No	No	No	No	(205) 342-2820	576	31	18.5	75.0%	118 (20.5%)	409 (71.0%)	23 (4.0%)	9 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.8%)	26.4	334^th of 442 public middle schools	24.4%		32.1	307^th of 437 public middle schools	29.7%	27		13.9	11.9	10.9	22.4		39.5	36.7	37.0	$8,185	$843	$7,319
Northport Intermediate School	Public	5-6	13688 Frankie Thomas Trace	Northport	35475	Tuscaloosa County	Tuscaloosa County	No	No	No	No	(205) 342-2690	439	24	18.2	48.3%	303 (69.0%)	67 (15.3%)	62 (14.1%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)								(n/a)	46.4	31.8				73.7	58.6
Duncanville Middle School	Public	6-8	11205 Eagle Parkway	Duncanville	35456	Tuscaloosa County	Tuscaloosa County	No	No	No	No	(205) 342-2830	463	22	21.0	65.4%	263 (56.8%)	153 (33.0%)	40 (8.6%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	54.5	181^st of 442 public middle schools	59.0%		53.5	188^th of 437 public middle schools	57.0%	7		28.4	17.7	24.7	46.6		44.2	49.6	55.6	$8,738	$1,009	$7,706

Frequently Asked Questions about Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle

How many students attend Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 169 students attended Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle?

Students at Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle are 56% African American, 34% White, 8% Asian, 1% Hispanic.

What district is Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle in?

Tuscaloosa City

Is Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle a good school?

Yes! Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 4^th of 442 Alabama middle schools.

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