- Enrollment
- 1,153
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tuscaloosa, AL
Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle
Federal NCES profile for Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010336002143
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 94
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Alabama.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Tuscaloosa · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 28.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Tuscaloosa, AL.
School address
District: Tuscaloosa City · Alabama
NCES ID 010336002143 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle held near 167 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 10.3 → 10.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 010336002143 · Tuscaloosa, AL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
173 enr · 17.3:1 · 28.4% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Northridge High School (1,153 students)
Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle held near 167 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 10.3 → 10.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle 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
- Northridge Mid
Northridge Middle School
775 students
- Eastwood Middl
Eastwood Middle School
711 students
- This school 173
Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle
173 students
What this shows Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle reports 173 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle compares
Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle 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 | 17.3:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.4% | ▼ 52% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 173 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
173
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 49% in Alabama - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
2.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 173 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 51.4%
White 38.2%
Asian 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 51.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.5, Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle 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 Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle 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 | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northridge Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastwood Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle'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
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~173 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle
How many students attend Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle?
Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle has 173 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tuscaloosa, AL. CCD year-over-year: 169 (2022-23) → 167 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle is 17.3:1, which is 2% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 10% 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 Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle?
28.4% of students at Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle?
The largest demographic group at Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle is African American at 51.4% of enrollment, in Tuscaloosa, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle?
Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (higher 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 Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle rank among middle schools in Tuscaloosa?
By Resource Investment Index, Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle ranks #1 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 Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle, 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.