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Northside School

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Northside School ranks 345 th of 686 Alabama elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 3-5

345^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 686 Alabama Elementary Schools

Better than 50% of Alabama elementary schools

Summary

Northside School is a public elementary school in Opelika, AL, serving 464 students in grades 3 through 5 within the Opelika City district. The school serves a predominantly low-income population, with about 64% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, and maintains a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.6:1.

Northside consistently outperforms its direct district counterpart, Morris Avenue Intermediate School, across nearly all subjects and grade levels. For example, in 5th-grade math, Northside's proficiency rate of 49.11% was more than double Morris Avenue's 20%. The school also excels in 5th-grade math compared to the district and state averages, with a 9-10 point advantage. Additionally, Northside has remarkably low chronic absenteeism at just 8.2%, well below the district average of 13.7% and state average of 12.0%. The school also operates efficiently, spending $10,139 per student—less than its district peers—while achieving better academic outcomes.

However, the school faces significant challenges. Its overall state ranking has declined steadily over five years, from the 80th percentile to the 49th percentile. The most concerning trend is the dramatic drop in performance for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, who fell from the 59th percentile to the 28th percentile in just two years. English Language Learner students also experienced a stunning reversal, dropping from the 89th percentile to the 20th percentile. Additionally, male students have seen a 23-point decline over two years, widening the gender gap. While Northside shows strong results for its White and African American students—ranking in the 78th and 66th percentiles respectively—the school is at a critical juncture. Targeted support for its most vulnerable populations will be essential to reverse the downward trajectory and build on its clear strengths in attendance and 5th-grade math instruction.

464

Students ?

17.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,139

Per pupil spending ?

63.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

601 N 5th St
Opelika, AL 36801

(334) 745-9731

District: Opelika City

Students who attend Northside School usually attend:

Middle:	Opelika Middle School
High:	Opelika High School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

47.2%

White:

37.7%

Hispanic:

11.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 79th percentile in 2016 → 50th in 2026

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 29 percentile points since 2016

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school52%

District avg47%

Alabama avg53%

345^th of 686

Alabama public elementary schools ?

Top 50%▼ down 30 pts since 2016

From top 21% (2016) to top 50% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 3Elementary Schools in the Opelika City

81^st of 140Opelika City among Alabama districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	51.7	345 of 686	49.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	58.1	291 of 680	57.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	64.2	229 of 684	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	71.6	174 of 680	74.4%	★★★★☆
2022	69.7	185 of 687	73.1%	★★★★☆
2021	75.1	138 of 692	80.1%	★★★★☆
2019	67.2	200 of 681	70.6%	★★★★☆
2018	52.5	348 of 680	48.8%	★★☆☆☆
2017	72.6	159 of 688	76.9%	★★★★☆
2016	75.0	142 of 691	79.5%	★★★★☆
2015	74.9	145 of 691	79.0%	★★★★☆
2014	71.9	151 of 695	78.3%	★★★★☆
2013	51.0	426 of 696	38.8%	★★☆☆☆
2012	42.7	488 of 696	29.9%	★★☆☆☆
2011	51.2	419 of 709	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2010	50.9	402 of 704	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2009	59.5	295 of 696	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2008	52.7	352 of 698	49.6%	★★☆☆☆
2007	57.6	325 of 698	53.4%	★★★☆☆
2006	66.3	201 of 689	70.8%	★★★★☆
2005	66.2	205 of 688	70.2%	★★★★☆
2004	47.8	350 of 623	43.8%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	57.6	147 of 428	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	68.3	97 of 427	77.3%	★★★★☆
2024	72.6	72 of 420	82.9%	★★★★☆
2023	76.9	56 of 427	86.9%	★★★★☆
2022	72.3	70 of 426	83.6%	★★★★☆
2021	73.7	73 of 426	82.9%	★★★★☆
2019	62.4	121 of 426	71.6%	★★★★☆
2018	52.0	189 of 423	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2017	66.9	73 of 336	78.3%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	29.0	115 of 143	19.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	33.2	106 of 142	25.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	80.0	14 of 131	89.3%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	55.9	288 of 651	55.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	57.2	276 of 649	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	60.7	240 of 650	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	69.4	188 of 645	70.9%	★★★★☆
2022	69.1	176 of 656	73.2%	★★★★☆
2021	76.1	119 of 656	81.9%	★★★★☆
2019	65.9	190 of 646	70.6%	★★★★☆
2018	54.8	310 of 640	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2017	69.0	168 of 639	73.7%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2025	39.2	131 of 206	36.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	37.9	123 of 196	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	50.2	79 of 175	54.9%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	32.5	477 of 667	28.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	44.2	388 of 660	41.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	58.2	277 of 670	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	58.4	250 of 623	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	54.7	296 of 651	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	66.5	183 of 653	72.0%	★★★★☆
2019	53.4	298 of 649	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	30.9	482 of 651	26.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	56.0	240 of 567	57.7%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	46.2	367 of 659	44.3%	★★☆☆☆
2025	57.1	282 of 651	56.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	64.5	217 of 655	66.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	70.4	172 of 649	73.5%	★★★★☆
2022	67.1	195 of 669	70.9%	★★★★☆
2021	71.9	155 of 669	76.8%	★★★★☆
2019	64.9	209 of 650	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	51.2	337 of 650	48.2%	★★☆☆☆
2017	73.1	137 of 639	78.6%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	31.0	141 of 193	26.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	56.9	137 of 403	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	49.7	171 of 403	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	63.0	104 of 395	73.7%	★★★★☆
2023	51.2	145 of 373	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	58.3	109 of 345	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	56.7	123 of 398	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	61.7	109 of 392	72.2%	★★★★☆
2018	25.6	266 of 344	22.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	34.3	190 of 280	32.1%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	72.8	112 of 501	77.6%	★★★★☆
2025	65.3	170 of 532	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	77.2	103 of 535	80.7%	★★★★☆
2023	88.3	50 of 528	90.5%	★★★★★
2022	85.1	70 of 540	87.0%	★★★★☆
2021	87.7	62 of 539	88.5%	★★★★☆
2019	81.9	73 of 529	86.2%	★★★★☆
2018	72.1	117 of 508	77.0%	★★★★☆
2017	82.9	49 of 369	86.7%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2026)78th percentile+28 vs school

Special Education (2026)66th percentile+16 vs school

African American (2026)66th percentile+16 vs school

Female (2026)56th percentile+6 vs school

Male (2026)44th percentile-5 vs school

Hispanic (2025)36th percentile-21 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)28th percentile-21 vs school

Multi-racial (2026)27th percentile-23 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)20th percentile-30 vs school

By subject vs Alabama (2025-2026) ?

English63%~ state avg

Science45%-5 vs state

Mathematics43%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2026)			Summative Assessment Science (2026)	Summative Assessment English (2026)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment English 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Northside School	Public	3-5	601 N 5th St	Opelika	36801	Lee County	Opelika City	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 745-9731	464	26	17.6	63.8%	175 (37.7%)	219 (47.2%)	54 (11.6%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	9 (1.9%)	51.7	345^th of 686 public elementary schools	49.7%		58.1	291^st of 680 public elementary schools	57.2%	54	38.0	40.5	49.1	45.4	62.5	60.1	66.1	$10,139	$1,909	$8,170
Jeter Primary School	Public	K-3	700 Jeter Ave	Opelika	36801	Lee County	Opelika City	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 745-9723	435	27	15.8	64.6%	162 (37.2%)	202 (46.4%)	35 (8.0%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	29 (6.7%)								(n/a)								$10,721	$1,733	$8,934
Carver Primary School	Public	K-3	307 Carver Ave	Opelika	36801	Lee County	Opelika City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 476-1688	414	26	15.8	91.1%	32 (7.7%)	201 (48.6%)	168 (40.6%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	7 (1.7%)								(n/a)								$10,976	$1,847	$9,042
Morris Avenue Intermediate School	Public	3-5	8 Morris Ave	Opelika	36801	Lee County	Opelika City	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 745-9734	397	23	17.6	70.5%	138 (34.8%)	209 (52.6%)	29 (7.3%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	17 (4.3%)	47.8	376^th of 686 public elementary schools	45.2%		41.8	411^th of 680 public elementary schools	39.6%	35	48.2	37.4	20.0	43.9	70.5	54.4	69.7	$11,678	$2,234	$9,403
West Forest Intermediate School	Public	3-5	2801 Waverly Pkwy	Opelika	36801	Lee County	Opelika City	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 745-9737	393	25	15.5	91.6%	31 (7.9%)	187 (47.6%)	160 (40.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.8%)	26.4	511^th of 686 public elementary schools	25.5%		28.2	488^th of 680 public elementary schools	28.2%	23	25.2	27.0	31.9	29.1	44.6	45.6	60.3	$10,727	$2,419	$8,241
Southview Primary School	Public	K-2	2712 Marvyn Pkwy	Opelika	36804	Lee County	Opelika City	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 745-9711	480	30	16.2	65.4%	173 (36.0%)	206 (42.9%)	67 (14.0%)	5 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (5.6%)								(n/a)								$10,083	$1,485	$8,515
Pick Elementary School	Public	3-5	1320 N College St	Auburn	36830	Lee County	Auburn City	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 887-2110	464	29	16.1	38.1%	211 (45.5%)	88 (19.0%)	68 (14.7%)	73 (15.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.2%)	86.8	75^th of 686 public elementary schools	89.1%		88.3	60^th of 680 public elementary schools	91.2%	15	61.8	73.0	67.7	73.0	81.8	82.5	78.9	$10,972	$1,357	$9,599
Dean Road Elementary School	Public	K-2	335 S Dean Rd	Auburn	36830	Lee County	Auburn City	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 887-4900	383	24	15.9	42.0%	191 (49.9%)	61 (15.9%)	64 (16.7%)	37 (9.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (7.8%)								(n/a)								$10,931	$1,094	$9,821
Cary Woods Elementary School	Public	K-2	715 Sanders St	Auburn	36830	Lee County	Auburn City	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 887-4940	439	30	14.6	44.4%	192 (43.7%)	90 (20.5%)	76 (17.3%)	49 (11.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	29 (6.6%)								(n/a)								$11,073	$981	$10,076
Wrights Mill Road Elementary School	Public	3-5	807 Wrights Mill Rd	Auburn	36830	Lee County	Auburn City	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 887-1990	388	27	14.4	34.8%	236 (60.8%)	51 (13.1%)	46 (11.9%)	30 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (6.4%)	90.3	50^th of 686 public elementary schools	92.7%		88.9	57^th of 680 public elementary schools	91.6%	7	76.8	66.1	73.0	76.6	83.0	79.5	86.1	$11,222	$1,056	$10,148

Frequently Asked Questions about Northside School

How many students attend Northside School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 464 students attended Northside School.

What is the racial makeup of Northside School?

Students at Northside School are 47% African American, 38% White, 12% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Northside School attend?

Students who attend Northside School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Opelika Middle School
High : Opelika High School

Is Northside School a good school?

Northside School ranks 345^th of 686 Alabama elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Northside School in?

Opelika City

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