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#928 of 1,356 schools in AL
Northport Intermediate School
Middle School · Tuscaloosa County · Northport, AL
A Tuscaloosa County middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
13688 Frankie Thomas Trace, Northport, AL 35475
- Math 40% proficient (2022)
- Reading 63% proficient (2022)
- 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Northport Intermediate School score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Northport Intermediate School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low247/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$104,852
Median home value
$310,200
Median rent
$963/mo
College educated
34.7%
Homeownership
92.8%
Poverty rate
3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35475; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Tuscaloosa County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davisemerson Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 6–8 | Not available | 360 | Compare → |
| Duncanville Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 6–8 | Not available | 447 | Compare → |
| Lloyd Wood Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–12 | Not available | 186 | Compare → |
| Northside Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 6–8 | Not available | 408 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Tuscaloosa County
- Schools in district
- 36
- Rank in district
- #20 of 35
- District spending per student
- $11,564NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Northport Intermediate School is listed in Tuscaloosa County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northport Intermediate School
Northport Intermediate School is a public middle school in Northport, AL, part of Tuscaloosa County, serving approximately 468 students in grades 5th-6th with a 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #928 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northport Intermediate School
What grades does Northport Intermediate School serve?
Northport Intermediate School serves students in grades 5th through 6th.
How many students attend Northport Intermediate School?
Northport Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 468 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northport Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northport Intermediate School is 21.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northport Intermediate School rank in AL?
Northport Intermediate School ranks #928 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Northport Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Northport Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Northport Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northport Intermediate School has 40% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is Northport Intermediate School a charter school?
No, Northport Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northport Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, Northport Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northport Intermediate School?
46.4% of students at Northport Intermediate School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 468
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Tuscaloosa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.1%
- Phone
- (205) 342-2690
- Area population (ZIP 35475)
- 19,991
- Area average commute
- 28.5 min
- Area median age
- 40
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 35475; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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