Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary

Summary:

Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary is a public elementary school in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, serving 294 students in grades K-5. Despite being part of the Tuscaloosa City School District, which is ranked 86 out of 137 districts in the state, Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic performance.

The school's academic excellence is evident in its consistently high standardized test scores, with proficiency rates in Mathematics, Science, and English Language Arts significantly exceeding the district and state averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, some grade levels achieved over 80% proficiency, ranking among the top 10-25 schools in Alabama for various student subgroups. This academic success is particularly noteworthy given the school's diverse student population, which is more evenly distributed across racial groups compared to nearby schools in the area.

Another key factor that sets Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary apart is its socioeconomic advantage. The school has a significantly lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 12.5% to 28.91% over the past three school years, compared to the nearby schools, which have rates ranging from 52.27% to 90.91%. This suggests that the school may have access to additional resources and support that contribute to its exceptional academic performance. The stark differences between Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary and the surrounding schools present an opportunity for collaboration and knowledge-sharing to help improve educational outcomes across the district.

Detail:

Public, Magnet K-5

315 Mcfarland Blvd E
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404

(205) 759-3655

District: Tuscaloosa City

SchoolDigger Rank:
18^th of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,429

Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

Number of students: 294

Racial breakdown:

White:

49.7%

African American:

40.5%

Asian:

5.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 28.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary ranks better than 97.4% of elementary schools in Alabama. It also ranks first among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Tuscaloosa City School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.49. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Tuscaloosa City School District. Racial makeup is: White (49.7%), African American (40.5%), Asian (5.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 28.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary is 14.5, which is the 3^rd best among 12 elementary schools in the Tuscaloosa City School District. (See more...)

Compare Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary employs 20.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary is $11,429. 6 elementary schools in the Tuscaloosa City School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary 18^th of 684 Alabama public elementary schools. (See Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary 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 Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2010	86.99	25^th	704	96.4%
2011	89.27	11^th	709	98.4%
2012	85.86	21^st	696	97.0%
2013	85.33	8^th	696	98.9%
2014	96.45	11^th	695	98.4%
2015	99.07	5^th	691	99.3%
2016	98.97	6^th	691	99.1%
2017	97.37	11^th	688	98.4%
2018	97.97	11^th	680	98.4%
2019	96.57	13^th	681	98.1%
2021	94.29	36^th	692	94.8%
2022	96.37	20^th	687	97.1%
2023	94.90	26^th	680	96.2%
2024	95.49	18^th	684	97.4%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	93.69	12^th	567	97.9%
2018	93.02	19^th	651	97.1%
2019	99.14	4^th	649	99.4%
2021	51.49	322^nd	653	50.7%
2024	96.75	8^th	670	98.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	97.09	9^th	639	98.6%
2018	97.00	9^th	640	98.6%
2019	92.84	29^th	646	95.5%
2021	89.92	51^st	656	92.2%
2022	92.86	35^th	656	94.7%
2023	94.07	23^rd	645	96.4%
2024	94.82	12^th	650	98.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	94.83	26^th	639	95.9%
2018	97.47	9^th	650	98.6%
2019	97.15	9^th	650	98.6%
2021	96.83	19^th	669	97.2%
2022	97.50	7^th	669	99.0%
2023	93.80	28^th	649	95.7%
2024	93.82	25^th	655	96.2%

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Rank History for African American students at Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	94.92	10^th	336	97.0%
2018	98.60	5^th	423	98.8%
2019	98.06	7^th	426	98.4%
2021	95.29	12^th	426	97.2%
2022	97.48	10^th	426	97.7%
2023	95.11	17^th	427	96.0%
2024	98.21	7^th	420	98.3%

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Rank History for White students at Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	98.20	2^nd	369	99.5%
2018	98.02	4^th	508	99.2%
2019	97.58	4^th	529	99.2%
2021	99.17	1^st	539	99.8%
2022	98.48	2^nd	540	99.6%
2023	96.81	6^th	528	98.9%
2024	96.58	6^th	535	98.9%

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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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by a parent
Friday, May 3, 2013

Excellent School. Committed teachers and parents. IB curriculum and has lots of electives to choose from. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, March 2, 2011

A very good environment for kids Close Quote

Enrollment information for Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	122	173	4	10	0	n/a	n/a	309
2011	125	167	5	18	1	0	0	316
2012	131	144	9	6	1	0	0	291
2013	138	128	9	5	1	2	1	284
2014	150	111	9	6	2	0	1	279
2015	161	111	12	2	2	0	2	290
2016	159	107	17	2	1	0	7	293
2017	145	119	16	3	0	0	8	291
2018	129	137	16	4	0	0	9	295
2019	123	127	18	3	0	0	11	282
2020	118	137	28	4	0	0	8	295
2021	133	125	22	6	0	0	6	292
2022	136	116	20	8	0	0	0	280
2023	146	119	16	11	0	0	2	294

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

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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 Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	309	16.5	18.6	45
2011	316	20.5	15.4	40.5
2012	291	19.8	14.6	36.1
2013	284	21.5	13.2	33.8
2014	279	18.0	15.5	28.3
2015	290	18.0	16.1	25.9
2016	293	18.0	16.2	23.5
2017	291	19.0	15.3	24.4
2018	295	18.7	15.7	28.8
2019	282	18.7	15.0	25.5
2020	295	20.2	14.5	29.5
2021	292	20.2	14.4	27.7
2022	280	19.2	14.5	12.5
2023	294	20.2	14.5	28.9

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 Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	309	16.5	18.6	45
2011	316	20.5	15.4	40.5
2012	291	19.8	14.6	36.1
2013	284	21.5	13.2	33.8
2014	279	18.0	15.5	28.3
2015	290	18.0	16.1	25.9
2016	293	18.0	16.2	23.5
2017	291	19.0	15.3	24.4
2018	295	18.7	15.7	28.8
2019	282	18.7	15.0	25.5
2020	295	20.2	14.5	29.5
2021	292	20.2	14.4	27.7
2022	280	19.2	14.5	12.5
2023	294	20.2	14.5	28.9

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 Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$974 (8.5%)	$10,435 (91.3%)	$11,429

Data source: Alabama Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 13^th of 681 Elementary schools	Ranks 26^th of 680 Elementary schools	1.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary)	82.1	72.1	10%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Tuscaloosa City)	51.2	35.7	15.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	57.5	43.6	13.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary)	93.1	66.1	27%
4th Grade Mathematics (Tuscaloosa City)	42.8	25.7	17.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	47.3	34.9	12.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary)	77.2	84.8	7.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Tuscaloosa City)	43.5	28.8	14.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	44.9	33.9	10.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	282	294	4.3%
African American	127	119	6.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	18	16	11.1%
Hispanic	3	11	266.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	123	146	18.7%
Two or More Races	11	2	81.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	25.5%	28.9%	3.4%

Schools Near Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary

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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 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 4th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 8th Grade	Summative Assessment English 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment English 4th 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 Elementary	Public, Magnet	K-5	315 Mcfarland Blvd E	Tuscaloosa	35404	Tuscaloosa County	Tuscaloosa City	No	Yes	No	No	(205) 759-3655	294	20	14.5	28.9%	146 (49.7%)	119 (40.5%)	11 (3.7%)	16 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	95.5	18^th of 684 public elementary schools	97.4%		94.9	26^th of 680 public elementary schools	96.2%	8	76.3	75.4	69.0				81.5		84.8	87.7	91.4				$11,429	$974	$10,435
The Alberta School of Performing Arts	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	2700 University Blvd E	Tuscaloosa	35404	Tuscaloosa County	Tuscaloosa City	No	Yes	No	Yes	(205) 759-3564	671	48	14.0	81.7%	40 (6.0%)	567 (84.5%)	40 (6.0%)	3 (0.4%)	9 (1.3%)	2 (0.3%)	10 (1.5%)	33.2	475^th of 684 public elementary schools	30.6%		27.2	499^th of 680 public elementary schools	26.6%	24	16.0	21.1	24.0	54.2	32.7	8.3	18.4	25.0	29.7	39.5	52.5	58.3	57.1	47.2	$11,242	$1,995	$9,228
University Place Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2000 First Avenue	Tuscaloosa	35401	Tuscaloosa County	Tuscaloosa City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 759-3664	599	35	17.1	64.3%	46 (7.7%)	446 (74.5%)	65 (10.9%)	21 (3.5%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.0%)	22.6	527^th of 684 public elementary schools	23.0%		30.8	480^th of 680 public elementary schools	29.4%	47	21.8	14.7	31.5				13.4		39.0	36.4	54.7				$11,854	$1,683	$10,153
Verner Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2701 Northridge Rd	Tuscaloosa	35406	Tuscaloosa County	Tuscaloosa City	No	No	No	No	(205) 759-3667	629	35	18.0	18.8%	443 (70.4%)	126 (20.0%)	36 (5.7%)	18 (2.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.8%)	81.9	108^th of 684 public elementary schools	84.2%		82.8	93^rd of 680 public elementary schools	86.3%	15	67.7	47.2	61.1				47.2		80.9	71.9	82.0				$10,118	$575	$9,524
Arcadia Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3740 Arcadia Drive	Tuscaloosa	35404	Tuscaloosa County	Tuscaloosa City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 759-3567	440	27	16.2	52.3%	53 (12.0%)	319 (72.5%)	48 (10.9%)	5 (1.1%)	4 (0.9%)	2 (0.5%)	9 (2.0%)	48.4	362^nd of 684 public elementary schools	47.1%		30.8	479^th of 680 public elementary schools	29.6%	117	42.9	44.8	25.0				43.1		61.8	62.1	34.1				$11,471	$1,696	$9,755
Holt Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1001 Crescent Ridge Road	Tuscaloosa	35404	Tuscaloosa County	Tuscaloosa County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 342-2650	462	26	17.9	87.4%	65 (14.1%)	268 (58.0%)	109 (23.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	16 (3.5%)	11.2	628^th of 684 public elementary schools	8.2%		24.2	520^th of 680 public elementary schools	23.5%	108	9.7	13.2	18.6				17.0		29.5	32.7	27.6				$10,575	$2,644	$7,907
Matthews Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1225 Rice Mine Road	Northport	35476	Tuscaloosa County	Tuscaloosa County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 342-2654	401	24	17.0	84.8%	21 (5.2%)	236 (58.9%)	139 (34.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	12.7	602^nd of 684 public elementary schools	12.0%		14.4	583^rd of 680 public elementary schools	14.3%	19	11.9	23.5					19.1		26.5	28.1					$9,484	$2,129	$7,332
Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1510 Dinah Washington Ave	Tuscaloosa	35401	Tuscaloosa County	Tuscaloosa City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 759-3570	297	22	13.4	85.2%	3 (1.0%)	250 (84.2%)	42 (14.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	13.5	593^rd of 684 public elementary schools	13.3%		9.3	641^st of 680 public elementary schools	5.7%	48	31.7	16.7	11.1				0.0		41.5	27.6	22.2				$11,176	$2,407	$8,750
Skyland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	408 Skyland Boulevard East	Tuscaloosa	35405	Tuscaloosa County	Tuscaloosa City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 759-3638	385	25	15.5	90.9%	2 (0.5%)	336 (87.3%)	40 (10.4%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	23.8	521^st of 684 public elementary schools	23.8%		17	555^th of 680 public elementary schools	18.4%	34	31.4	23.0	27.0				17.6		43.5	41.7	38.1				$11,558	$2,241	$9,145
FaucettVestavia Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1150 Vestavia Circle	Northport	35473	Tuscaloosa County	Tuscaloosa County	No	No	No	No	(205) 342-2646	357	24	14.7	58.0%	207 (58.0%)	104 (29.1%)	27 (7.6%)	16 (4.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	78.1	135^th of 684 public elementary schools	80.3%		79.4	121^st of 680 public elementary schools	82.2%	14	62.5	50.0					55.2		83.9	60.3					$8,445	$948	$7,473

Frequently Asked Questions about Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary?

Students at Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary are 50% White, 40% African American, 5% Asian, 4% Hispanic.

How many students attend Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 294 students attended Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary.

Is Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary a good school?

Yes! Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 18^th of 684 Alabama elementary schools.

What district is Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary in?

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