Serving 167 students in grades 6-8, Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (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 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 167 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle School's student population of 167 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
167 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Year Founded
2009
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
Discover knowledge, create a better world, and serve in a way that respects others.
Average Class Size
16 students
School Rankings
Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#84 out of 1275 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
1%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
48%
32%
White
40%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle School's ranking?
Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle School is ranked #84 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle School often compared to?
Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle School?
167 students attend Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle School students are Black, 40% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle School?
Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle School offer ?
Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle School part of?
Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle School is part of Tuscaloosa City School District.
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