Enrollment
173
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.4%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle
Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle is a small middle school in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, enrolling 173 students.
At 17.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Alabama median, within a few percentage points of the 17.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 28.4% free-meal eligibility runs 52% below the Alabama average.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of Alabama schools, with 173 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 99% of the 1,365 Alabama schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by African American (51%) and White (38%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 173 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 2.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 18.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Tuscaloosa's middle schools, it stands alongside Northridge Middle School (775 students): Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.3:1 vs 16.5:1).
Tuscaloosa City also operates Northridge High School (1,153 students) and Paul W Bryant High School (1,134 students) alongside Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle compares
Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,947
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $12,491
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tuscaloosa City, which includes Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle.
$12,947
Per student
+4%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.7%
State 42.3%
Federal 18.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,153
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~173 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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