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Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary School vs. Verner Elementary School

Should you attend Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary School or Verner 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
Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary School
315 Mcfarland Blvd E
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
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10/
10
Top 1%
Verner Elementary School
2701 Northridge Rd
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
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10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)

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%)
Overview
Serving 303 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary School ranks in the top 1% 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 70-74% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
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.
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
303 students
621 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Tuscaloosa Magnet School 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 Verner Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
52% | 48%
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
37 teachers
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Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Tuscaloosa Magnet School 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 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.

Test Scores

#11 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 1%)
#98 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Tuscaloosa Magnet School 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 Verner Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
70-74%
(Top 5% in AL)
59%
(Top 10% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tuscaloosa Magnet School 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 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.
85-89%
(Top 1% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
70%
(Top 10% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tuscaloosa Magnet School 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 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.
80-89%
(Top 1% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 20% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tuscaloosa Magnet School 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 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.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Verner Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
43
Kindergarten Students
-
99
Grade 1 Students
62
103
Grade 2 Students
59
97
Grade 3 Students
59
96
Grade 4 Students
65
92
Grade 5 Students
58
91

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Tuscaloosa Magnet School 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 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.
% Hispanic
4%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Tuscaloosa Magnet School 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 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.
% Black
44%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Tuscaloosa Magnet School 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 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.
% White
43%
69%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Tuscaloosa Magnet School 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 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.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Tuscaloosa Magnet School 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 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.
0.62
0.48
This chart showcases the diversity score of Tuscaloosa Magnet School 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 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.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
20%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Tuscaloosa Magnet School 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 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.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Tuscaloosa Magnet School 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.
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.
 
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