Northridge Middle School

3811 Northridge Road
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406

nms.tuscaloosacityschools.com/

775 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Rock Quarry Middle School, located at 2100 Rock Quarry Drive in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, is a prominent middle school within the Tuscaloosa City Schools district. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that prepares pupils for the transition from elementary to high school. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state academic standards while fostering an environment that encourages intellectual growth, critical thinking, and social development during the pivotal middle school years.

Beyond academics, Rock Quarry Middle School emphasizes a well-rounded student experience by offering various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs. These programs are intended to help students discover their interests, develop leadership skills, and engage with their peers in a supportive setting. For parents and community members, the school maintains an informative website that serves as a hub for academic calendars, faculty contact information, school policies, and updates on campus events, reflecting the school’s commitment to clear communication and community involvement.

775

Total Students

49.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northridge Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	381
Hispanic	67
Black	281
Asian	28
Two or More	15
American Indian	3

White
381 (49.2%)
Black
281 (36.3%)
Hispanic
67 (8.6%)
Asian
28 (3.6%)
Two or More
15 (1.9%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)

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 City
Phone:	(205)759-3578
Website:	http://nms.tuscaloosacityschools.com/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	775
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	303
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

Grade 6 275

Grade 7 247

Grade 8 253