Moody Middle School

Moody Middle School is a regular public school located in the rural area near the town of Moody, Alabama, in St. Clair County. The school serves students in grades 4 through 6, with an enrollment of 549 students and a student-teacher ratio of 25:1.

Moody Middle School has 22 full-time equivalent teachers to support the diverse needs of its students. The school's MySchoolScout rating is 5.8 out of 10, placing it in the 55th percentile among Alabama's 1360 schools. Academically, the school scores a 7.3 out of 10, with 56% of students proficient or above in ELA/Reading and 30% proficient or above in Math.

While there is room for academic growth, the school is actively focusing on student development and improvement. The neighborhood around Moody Middle School is characterized by a relatively low poverty rate of 7.4% and a median household income of $76,683. The area also has a median home value of $205,300 and a population of 11,737 people, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Moody Middle School is situated in a community that values education and provides a supportive environment for its students.

The student-teacher ratio at Moody Middle School is 25:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.

Located in a rural area, Moody Middle School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.