Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle

315 Mcfarland Blvd E
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404

tmsm.tuscaloosacityschools.com

169 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Tuscaloosa Magnet School–Middle (TMSM) is a specialized public institution serving grades 6–8 within the Tuscaloosa City Schools district. As a magnet school, it is designed to provide an advanced, rigorous academic environment that focuses on critical thinking, collaborative learning, and student engagement. The school is known for its commitment to project-based learning and the integration of technology, aiming to challenge high-achieving students while preparing them for the demands of high school and beyond.

Beyond its core curriculum, TMSM places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive school culture that encourages extracurricular participation, leadership, and personal responsibility. Students at the school often benefit from a diverse, high-energy community that values both academic excellence and creative exploration. By maintaining high expectations for behavior and performance, the school strives to create a structured yet innovative atmosphere where students can develop their unique talents and academic potential.

169

Total Students

10.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	57
Hispanic	2
Black	95
Asian	14
American Indian	1

Black
95 (56.2 %)
White
57 (33.7 %)
Asian
14 (8.3 %)
Hispanic
2 (1.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.6 %)

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)759-3653
Website:	http://tmsm.tuscaloosacityschools.com
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	169
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	52
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 56

Grade 7 57

Grade 8 56