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#790 of 1,356 schools in AL
Moundville Elementary School
Elementary School · Hale County · Moundville, AL
A Hale County elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
537 Alabama Ave, Moundville, AL 35474
- Math 16% proficient (2022)
- Reading 86% vs AL 87% (2024)
- 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Moundville Elementary School score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2024 ACAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 58 points since 2020, reaching 86% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Moundville Elementary 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 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat 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
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Sandy ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–5 | 4.4 mi | 496 | Compare → |
| Greensboro Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–5 | Not available | 518 | 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
- #3 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
Moundville Elementary School is listed in Hale County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Moundville Elementary School
Moundville Elementary School is a public elementary school in Moundville, AL, part of Hale County, serving approximately 604 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #790 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Moundville Elementary School
What grades does Moundville Elementary School serve?
Moundville Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Moundville Elementary School?
Moundville Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 604 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moundville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Moundville Elementary School is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Moundville Elementary School rank in AL?
Moundville Elementary School ranks #790 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Moundville Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Moundville Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Moundville Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Moundville Elementary School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Moundville Elementary School a charter school?
No, Moundville Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Moundville Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Moundville Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Moundville Elementary School?
55.1% of students at Moundville Elementary 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 604
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Hale County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.9%
- Phone
- (205) 371-2679
- 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 · 2024 ACAP · 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 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, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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