Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary

Public K-5

 315 Mcfarland Blvd E
       Tuscaloosa, AL  35404


(205) 759-3655

District: Tuscaloosa City

SchoolDigger Rank:
26th of 680 Alabama Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,429 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  294

Racial breakdown:

White:
49.7%
African American:
40.5%
Asian:
5.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  28.9% Help


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Compare Details Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary ranks better than 96.2% of elementary schools in Alabama. It also ranks first among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Tuscaloosa City School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.9. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Tuscaloosa City School District. Racial makeup is: White (49.7%), African American (40.5%), Asian (5.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 28.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary is 14.5, which is the 3rd best among 12 elementary schools in the Tuscaloosa City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary is $11,429. 6 elementary schools in the Tuscaloosa City School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary 26th of 680 Alabama public elementary schools. (See Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Tuscaloosa City:

SchoolDigger ranks Tuscaloosa City 89th of 134 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 86.99 25th 704 96.4%
2011 89.27 11th 709 98.4%
2012 85.86 21st 696 97.0%
2013 85.33 8th 696 98.9%
2014 96.45 11th 695 98.4%
2015 99.07 5th 691 99.3%
2016 98.97 6th 691 99.1%
2017 97.37 11th 688 98.4%
2018 97.97 11th 680 98.4%
2019 96.57 13th 681 98.1%
2021 94.29 36th 692 94.8%
2022 96.37 20th 687 97.1%
2023 94.90 26th 680 96.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 93.69 12th 567 97.9%
2018 93.02 19th 651 97.1%
2019 99.14 4th 649 99.4%
2021 51.49 322nd 653 50.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 97.09 9th 639 98.6%
2018 97.00 9th 640 98.6%
2019 92.84 29th 646 95.5%
2021 89.92 51st 656 92.2%
2022 92.86 35th 656 94.7%
2023 94.07 23rd 645 96.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 94.83 26th 639 95.9%
2018 97.47 9th 650 98.6%
2019 97.15 9th 650 98.6%
2021 96.83 19th 669 97.2%
2022 97.50 7th 669 99.0%
2023 93.80 28th 649 95.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 94.92 10th 336 97.0%
2018 98.60 5th 423 98.8%
2019 98.06 7th 426 98.4%
2021 95.29 12th 426 97.2%
2022 97.48 10th 426 97.7%
2023 95.11 17th 427 96.0%
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Rank History for White students at Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 98.20 2nd 369 99.5%
2018 98.02 4th 508 99.2%
2019 97.58 4th 529 99.2%
2021 99.17 1st 539 99.8%
2022 98.48 2nd 540 99.6%
2023 96.81 6th 528 98.9%
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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, May 3, 2013

Open Quote Excellent School. Committed teachers and parents. IB curriculum and has lots of electives to choose from. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Open Quote A very good environment for kids Close Quote



Enrollment information for Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 122 173 4 10 0 n/a n/a 0 309
2011 125 167 5 18 1 0 0 0 316
2012 131 144 9 6 1 0 0 0 291
2013 138 128 9 5 1 2 1 0 284
2014 150 111 9 6 2 0 1 0 279
2015 161 111 12 2 2 0 2 0 290
2016 159 107 17 2 1 0 7 0 293
2017 145 119 16 3 0 0 8 0 291
2018 129 137 16 4 0 0 9 0 295
2019 123 127 18 3 0 0 11 0 282
2020 118 137 28 4 0 0 8 0 295
2021 133 125 22 6 0 0 6 0 292
2022 136 116 20 8 0 0 0 0 280
2023 146 119 16 11 0 0 2 0 294

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 309 16.5 18.6 45
2011 316 20.5 15.4 40.5
2012 291 19.8 14.6 36.1
2013 284 21.5 13.2 33.8
2014 279 18.0 15.5 28.3
2015 290 18.0 16.1 25.9
2016 293 18.0 16.2 23.5
2017 291 19.0 15.3 24.4
2018 295 18.7 15.7 28.8
2019 282 18.7 15.0 25.5
2020 295 20.2 14.5 29.5
2021 292 20.2 14.4 27.7
2022 280 19.2 14.5 12.5
2023 294 20.2 14.5 28.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 309 16.5 18.6 45
2011 316 20.5 15.4 40.5
2012 291 19.8 14.6 36.1
2013 284 21.5 13.2 33.8
2014 279 18.0 15.5 28.3
2015 290 18.0 16.1 25.9
2016 293 18.0 16.2 23.5
2017 291 19.0 15.3 24.4
2018 295 18.7 15.7 28.8
2019 282 18.7 15.0 25.5
2020 295 20.2 14.5 29.5
2021 292 20.2 14.4 27.7
2022 280 19.2 14.5 12.5
2023 294 20.2 14.5 28.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $974 (8.5%) $10,435 (91.3%) $11,429

Data source: Alabama Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 13th of 681 Elementary schoolsRanks 26th of 680 Elementary schools
 1.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary)82.172.1
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tuscaloosa City)51.235.7
 15.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Alabama)57.543.6
 13.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary)93.166.1
 27%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tuscaloosa City)42.825.7
 17.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)47.334.9
 12.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary)77.284.8
 7.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tuscaloosa City)43.528.8
 14.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)44.933.9
 10.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students282294
 4.3%
African American127119
 6.3%
American Indian00
Asian1816
 11.1%
Hispanic311
 266.7%
Pacific Islander00
White123146
 18.7%
Two or More Races112
 81.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients25.5%28.9%
 3.4%


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Students at Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary are 50% White, 40% African American, 5% Asian, 4% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 294 students attended Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary.

Yes! Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 26th of 680 Alabama elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alabama State Department of Education. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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