C
Below Average
58/100

Northside School

📚 03 – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 601 N 5th St, Opelika, AL 36801
Overall
C
58/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
0.0 grade levels below the U.S. average · 73rd percentile in Alabama
Growth
D
Students gain 0.69 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 17th percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Alabama schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

58
Repit Score
out of 100
459
Students
enrolled
20.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%73/1000.0 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%17/100Students gain 0.69 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0); 17th percentile in Alabama (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%70/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 50% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Alabama schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +13 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Alabama. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency57% (+16 pts vs. state avg 41%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency39% (+19 pts vs. state avg 20%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Alabama state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White77%62%reading +11 pts, math +21 pts85th percentile (list)
Black42%22%reading +11 pts, math +13 pts79th percentile (list)
Hispanic50%30%reading +15 pts, math +12 pts83rd percentile (list)
Low-income42%22%reading +6 pts, math +7 pts65th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 601 N 5th St
City Opelika
ZIP Code 36801
District 0102580
NCES School ID 010258000349
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 36801

Understanding the community around Northside School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $55,728
Per Capita Income $32,998
Poverty Rate 13.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 24.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.5%
High School or Higher 89.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $193,800
Median Rent $872
Owner-Occupied 63.5%
Renter-Occupied 36.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Northside School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.0%
Female 49.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 53.6%
White 34.9%
Hispanic/Latino 8.3%
Asian 0.9%
Two or More Races 1.7%
Pacific Islander 0.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 459
Teachers (FTE) 23.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 20.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Northside School?
Northside School has a Repit School Score of 58 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Northside School?
Northside School has 459 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.0:1.
What grades does Northside School serve?
Northside School serves grades 03 – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Northside School receive per student?
Northside School receives $13,791 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Northside School in 36801 ▼
Avg Home Value
$300,365
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,508
1-Year Change
+6.6%
% Renters
36.5%

Other Schools in 36801

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026