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Verner Elementary School vs. Rock Quarry Elementary School

Should you attend Verner Elementary School or Rock Quarry Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Verner Elementary School
2701 Northridge Rd
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Rock Quarry Elementary School
2000 Rock Quarry Dr
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Verner Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

Rock Quarry Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Verner Elementary School in Tuscaloosa, AL, serves 621 students in grades PK–5 with a student–teacher ratio of 17:1, which is approximately equal to the district average but higher than the state average ratio.
Math proficiency is 59%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30% and the Tuscaloosa City district average of 25%, although scores declined from a peak of 93% in 2012 to current levels.
Reading proficiency stands at 70%, higher than the state average of 47% and district average of 41%, but has decreased from previous highs of 97% in 2012 and 95% in 2011.
Science proficiency ranges between 55% and 59%, surpassing the state average of 38% and district average of 30%, showing improvement from 40% in 2021 to 55–59% in 2022.
Enrollment increased from 528 students in 2019 to 629 in 2023, while eligibility for free lunch decreased from 20% in 2017 to 18% in 2023, indicating a slight shift in socioeconomic composition over recent years.
Serving 655 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rock Quarry Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
621 students
655 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Verner Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Rock Quarry Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
48% | 52%
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
39 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Verner Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Rock Quarry Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Verner Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Tuscaloosa City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Rock Quarry Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Tuscaloosa City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#98 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 10%)
#36 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Verner Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Rock Quarry Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
59%
(Top 10% in AL)
70%
(Top 5% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Verner Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Tuscaloosa City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rock Quarry Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Tuscaloosa City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
70%
(Top 10% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
80%
(Top 5% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Verner Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Tuscaloosa City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rock Quarry Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Tuscaloosa City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Top 20% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Top 10% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Verner Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Tuscaloosa City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rock Quarry Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Tuscaloosa City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Verner Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Rock Quarry Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
43
87
Kindergarten Students
99
103
Grade 1 Students
103
96
Grade 2 Students
97
105
Grade 3 Students
96
91
Grade 4 Students
92
83
Grade 5 Students
91
90

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Verner Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Tuscaloosa City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Rock Quarry Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Tuscaloosa City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Verner Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Tuscaloosa City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Rock Quarry Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Tuscaloosa City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
21%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Verner Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Tuscaloosa City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Rock Quarry Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Tuscaloosa City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
69%
70%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Verner Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Tuscaloosa City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Rock Quarry Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Tuscaloosa City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Verner Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Tuscaloosa City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Rock Quarry Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Tuscaloosa City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.48
0.49
This chart showcases the diversity score of Verner Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Tuscaloosa City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Rock Quarry Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Tuscaloosa City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Verner Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Tuscaloosa City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Rock Quarry Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Tuscaloosa City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
(20-21 School Year Data)
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Verner Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Tuscaloosa City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Rock Quarry Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Tuscaloosa City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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