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#1204 of 1,356 schools in AL

Moulton Middle School

Middle School · Lawrence County · Moulton, AL

A Lawrence County middle school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.

660 College St, Moulton, AL 35650

  • Math 15% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 41% proficient (2022)
  • 19:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.7Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.82 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.3Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency28% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-17.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile24th
Resources & Environment4.9Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19:1
District spending per student$13,382
Chronic Absenteeism25.1%

Students at Moulton Middle School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.

Math Proficiency15%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency41%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 28% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
80%
ELA
88%
2010
Math
81%
ELA
89%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
89%
2012
Math
76%
ELA
88%
2013
Math
28%
ELA
41%
2014
Math
28%
ELA
36%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
36%
2016
Math
40%
ELA
41%
2017
Math
34%
ELA
36%
2018
Math
39%
ELA
41%
2019
Math
39%
ELA
41%
2020*
Math
9%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
9%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
15%
ELA
41%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

65.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Moulton 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 45Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,038/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Moulton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$61,010

Median home value

$176,000

Median rent

$680/mo

College educated

17.9%

Homeownership

84.2%

Poverty rate

14%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35650; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lawrence County Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.5privatePK–123.9 mi38Compare →
East Lawrence Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.85–8Not available393Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Lawrence County

Schools in district
14
Rank in district
#11 of 11
District spending per student
$13,382NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Moulton Middle School is listed in Lawrence County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Moulton Middle School

Moulton Middle School is a public middle school in Moulton, AL, part of Lawrence County, serving approximately 495 students in grades 5th-8th with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,204 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Moulton Middle School

What grades does Moulton Middle School serve?

Moulton Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend Moulton Middle School?

Moulton Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 495 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Moulton Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Moulton Middle School is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Moulton Middle School rank in AL?

Moulton Middle School ranks #1,204 of 1,356 schools in AL.

What is Moulton Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Moulton Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Moulton Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Moulton Middle School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Moulton Middle School a charter school?

No, Moulton Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Moulton Middle School a Title I school?

No, Moulton Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Moulton Middle School?

65.1% of students at Moulton 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
5th – 8th
Enrollment
495
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Lawrence County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.1%
Area population (ZIP 35650)
13,485
Area average commute
31.4 min
Area median age
42.7
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 35650; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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