Northridge Middle School vs Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northridge Middle School
Tuscaloosa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
775 students
Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary
Tuscaloosa · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
324 students
| Measure | Northridge Middle School Tuscaloosa, Alabama | Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary Tuscaloosa, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #33 of 263 | #19 of 699 |
| National rank | #3694 of 15,369 | #2774 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 775 | 324 |
| Enrollment | 775 | 324 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.1% | 27.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 82% |
| city | Tuscaloosa | Tuscaloosa |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.3 vs 68.4).
- •Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 64%).
- •Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 57%).
- •Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.8% vs 39.1%).
- •Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 15.8).
- •Northridge Middle School is the larger school with 775 students compared with 324.
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 Northridge Middle School better than Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary ranks higher (84.3 vs 68.4 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 Northridge Middle School and Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Tuscaloosa and Tuscaloosa in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northridge Middle School: 775. Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary: 324. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northridge Middle School and Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary rank in Alabama?
Northridge Middle School is 33rd of 263 and Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary is 19th of 699 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).