Serving 280 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 280 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary School's student population of 280 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
280 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#21 out of 1276 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
1%
Hispanic
3%
10%
Black
41%
32%
White
49%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary School's ranking?
Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary School is ranked #21 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary School often compared to?
Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rock Quarry Elementary School, Verner Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary School?
280 students attend Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary School students are White, 41% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary School?
Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary School offer ?
Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary School part of?
Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary School is part of Tuscaloosa City School District.
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