Excellent
#26 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 2% in state
Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary
Elementary School · Tuscaloosa City · Tuscaloosa, AL
A Tuscaloosa City elementary school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
315 McFarland Blvd E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
- Math 72% proficient (2022)
- Reading 98% vs AL 87% (2024)
- 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary score 85% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2024 ACAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 26 points since 2020, reaching 98% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 87% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
28.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 47Somewhat 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
$45,521
Median home value
$175,700
Median rent
$986/mo
College educated
26.7%
Homeownership
44.7%
Poverty rate
27.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35404; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Alberta School of Performing ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 705 | Compare → |
| American Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 894 | Compare → |
| University Place Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 612 | Compare → |
| Verner Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–5 | 2.0 mi | 621 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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
- #1 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
Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary is listed in Tuscaloosa City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary
Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary is a public elementary school in Tuscaloosa, AL, part of Tuscaloosa City, serving approximately 303 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10 and ranks #26 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary
What grades does Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary serve?
Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary?
Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 303 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary rank in AL?
Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary ranks #26 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 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 Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary a charter school?
No, Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary a Title I school?
No, Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary?
28.7% of students at Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 303
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Tuscaloosa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.6%
- Phone
- (205) 759-3655
- Area population (ZIP 35404)
- 23,553
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 28.7
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 · 2024 ACAP · 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 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 35404; 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, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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