- Enrollment
- 1,153
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tuscaloosa, AL
Northridge Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Northridge Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010336001889
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northridge Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #3 of 4
- middle schools in Tuscaloosa · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 37.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Northridge Middle School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northridge Middle School ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Tuscaloosa, AL.
School address
District: Tuscaloosa City · Alabama
NCES ID 010336001889 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Northridge Middle School held near 727 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 47.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 010336001889 · Tuscaloosa, AL Middle · MID · TRAD
775 enr · 16.5:1 · 37.6% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Northridge High School (1,153 students)
Northridge Middle School held near 727 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 47.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Northridge Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northridge Hig
Northridge High School
1,153 students
- Paul W Bryant
Paul W Bryant High School
1,134 students
- Central High S
Central High School
796 students
- This school
Northridge Middle School
775 students
- Eastwood Middl
Eastwood Middle School
711 students
- Rock Quarry El
Rock Quarry Elementary School
671 students
What this shows Northridge Middle School reports 775 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northridge Middle School compares
Northridge Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.6% | ▼ 36% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 775 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
775
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 35% in Alabama - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,227
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 388 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.2%
African American 36.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Asian 3.6%
Two or More 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 49.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.7, Northridge Middle School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tuscaloosa City reports $14,227 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northridge Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paul W Bryant High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastwood Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rock Quarry Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northridge Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,134
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 796
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar middle schools in Tuscaloosa
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~775 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northridge Middle School
How many students attend Northridge Middle School?
Northridge Middle School has 775 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tuscaloosa, AL. CCD year-over-year: 740 (2022-23) → 727 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northridge Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northridge Middle School is 16.5:1, which is 7% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northridge Middle School?
37.6% of students at Northridge Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northridge Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Northridge Middle School is White at 49.2% of enrollment, in Tuscaloosa, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northridge Middle School?
Northridge Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Northridge Middle School rank among middle schools in Tuscaloosa?
By Resource Investment Index, Northridge Middle School ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Tuscaloosa, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Tuscaloosa on the city page.
What other schools are in Tuscaloosa City?
Besides Northridge Middle School, Tuscaloosa City also operates Northridge High School (1,153 students), Paul W Bryant High School (1,134 students), and Central High School (796 students). See the Tuscaloosa City district page for the complete list.