Rock Quarry Elementary School vs Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 5.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rock Quarry Elementary School
Tuscaloosa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
671 students
Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle
Tuscaloosa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
173 students
| Measure | Rock Quarry Elementary School Tuscaloosa, Alabama | Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle Tuscaloosa, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #18 of 699 | #4 of 263 |
| National rank | #2768 of 50,301 | #868 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 671 | 173 |
| Enrollment | 671 | 173 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.4% | 30.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 87% |
| city | Tuscaloosa | Tuscaloosa |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (84.3 vs 84.2).
- •Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle does better on math proficiency (87% vs 86%).
- •Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 80%).
- •Rock Quarry Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.4% vs 30.1%).
- •Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 17.7).
- •Rock Quarry Elementary School is the larger school with 671 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 Rock Quarry Elementary School better than Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Rock Quarry Elementary School and Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Tuscaloosa and Tuscaloosa in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rock Quarry Elementary School: 671. Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle: 173. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rock Quarry Elementary School and Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle rank in Alabama?
Rock Quarry Elementary School is 18th of 699 and Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle is 4th of 263 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).