Northside Middle School

Tuscaloosa County
19130 Northside Parkway
Northport, AL 35475
394 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Northside Middle School, located in Northport, Alabama, is part of the Tuscaloosa County School System. Serving students in the surrounding community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that bridges the gap between elementary and high school. The institution emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement, aiming to prepare its adolescent learners for the challenges of secondary education and beyond.

Beyond core academics, Northside Middle School fosters a supportive school culture that encourages participation in various extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs. By leveraging its resources through the Tuscaloosa County School System, the school strives to integrate modern instructional methods and technology into its daily curriculum. Families and community members can stay connected with school events, academic calendars, and administrative updates through the district’s official website at http://www.tcss.net.
394
Total Students
23.5
Full-Time Teachers
16.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
27.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    358 (90.9%)
  • Hispanic
    19 (4.8%)
  • Black
    8 (2.0%)
  • Two or More
    5 (1.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.8%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Tuscaloosa County
Phone: (205)342-2740
Website: http://www.tcss.net
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 394
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 108
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 31
Grade 6 123
Grade 7 119
Grade 8 121
Gender Ratio