Very Good
#508 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 37% in state
Northridge Middle School
Middle School · Tuscaloosa City · Tuscaloosa, AL
A Tuscaloosa City middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3811 Northridge Road, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
- Math 35% proficient (2022)
- Reading 61% proficient (2022)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Northridge Middle School score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 48% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Northridge Middle 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,289/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tuscaloosa), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$118,736
Median home value
$467,000
Median rent
$1,352/mo
College educated
67.6%
Homeownership
75%
Poverty rate
5.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35406; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 435 | Compare → |
| Riverwood Classical SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | K–11 | 1.1 mi | 56 | Compare → |
| North River Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 207 | Compare → |
| Tuscaloosa Magnet School MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 6–8 | 2.6 mi | 167 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Tuscaloosa City
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #8 of 19
- District spending per student
- $14,227NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Northridge Middle School is listed in Tuscaloosa City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northridge Middle School
Northridge Middle School is a public middle school in Tuscaloosa, AL, part of Tuscaloosa City, serving approximately 727 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #508 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northridge Middle School
What grades does Northridge Middle School serve?
Northridge Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Northridge Middle School?
Northridge Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 727 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northridge Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northridge Middle School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northridge Middle School rank in AL?
Northridge Middle School ranks #508 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Northridge Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Northridge Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Northridge Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northridge Middle School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Northridge Middle School a charter school?
No, Northridge Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northridge Middle School a Title I school?
No, Northridge Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northridge Middle School?
39.2% of students at Northridge Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 727
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Tuscaloosa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.4%
- Phone
- (205) 759-3578
- Area population (ZIP 35406)
- 18,533
- Area average commute
- 19.5 min
- Area median age
- 41.5
Official sources & links
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.
- 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.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- 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 35406; 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 multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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