Arcadia Elementary School vs Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arcadia Elementary School
Tuscaloosa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
418 students
Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle
Tuscaloosa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
173 students
| Measure | Arcadia Elementary School Tuscaloosa, Alabama | Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle Tuscaloosa, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #517 of 699 | #4 of 263 |
| National rank | #37853 of 50,301 | #868 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 418 | 173 |
| Enrollment | 418 | 173 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.5% | 30.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 87% |
| city | Tuscaloosa | Tuscaloosa |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.2 vs 31.0).
- •Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle does better on math proficiency (87% vs 32%).
- •Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 32%).
- •Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.1% vs 60.5%).
- •Arcadia Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 17.3).
- •Arcadia Elementary School is the larger school with 418 students compared with 173.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Arcadia Elementary School better than Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle ranks higher (84.2 vs 31.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Arcadia Elementary School and Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Tuscaloosa and Tuscaloosa in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arcadia Elementary School: 418. Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle: 173. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arcadia Elementary School and Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle rank in Alabama?
Arcadia Elementary School is 517th of 699 and Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle is 4th of 263 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).