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#667 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 49% in state
Hale County Middle School
Middle School · Hale County · Moundville, AL
A middle school in Moundville, AL where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.
120 Wildcat Way, Moundville, AL 35474
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 36% proficient (2022)
- 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hale County Middle School score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 23% in 2022, across a 8-year record (2015–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2015-2022) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2015-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hale County Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$80,406
Median home value
$187,700
Median rent
$861/mo
College educated
26.6%
Homeownership
88.2%
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35474; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Hale County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greensboro Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 6–8 | Not available | 226 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Hale County
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $13,032NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 31.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hale County Middle School is listed in Hale County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hale County Middle School
Hale County Middle School is a public middle school in Moundville, AL, part of Hale County, serving approximately 263 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #667 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hale County Middle School
What grades does Hale County Middle School serve?
Hale County Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Hale County Middle School?
Hale County Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 263 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hale County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hale County Middle School is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hale County Middle School rank in AL?
Hale County Middle School ranks #667 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Hale County Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hale County Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Hale County Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hale County Middle School has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Is Hale County Middle School a charter school?
No, Hale County Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hale County Middle School a Title I school?
No, Hale County Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hale County Middle School?
62.4% of students at Hale County Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 263
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Hale County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.2%
- Phone
- (205) 371-7000
- Area population (ZIP 35474)
- 8,648
- Area average commute
- 30.5 min
- Area median age
- 34.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 35474; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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