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#514 of 1,356 schools in AL

Top 38% in state

Susan Moore Elementary School

Elementary School · Blount County · Blountsville, AL

A Blount County elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.

3996 Susan Moore Rd, Blountsville, AL 35031

  • Math 24% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 90% vs AL 87% (2024)
  • 19:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.8Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.94 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.2Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency90.2% (2024 ACAP)
Reading vs. State Avg+7.4 pts
Overall Proficiency57% (2024 ACAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2024 ACAP)
vs. Expected+17.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile73th
Resources & Environment4.1Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19:1
District spending per student$11,462
Chronic Absenteeism21.2%

Students at Susan Moore Elementary School score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

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2024 ACAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.

Math Proficiency24%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency90%(2024 ACAP)
School
State
87%(2024 ACAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 62 points since 2020, reaching 90% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
79%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
79%
ELA
86%
2011
Math
81%
ELA
86%
2012
Math
84%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
38%
ELA
33%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
31%
2015
Math
53%
ELA
34%
2016
Math
61%
ELA
33%
2017
Math
58%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
54%
ELA
43%
2019
Math
54%
ELA
43%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
40%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
40%
2022
Math
24%
ELA
47%
2024
ELA
90%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

76.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Susan Moore 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 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average644/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$54,036

Median home value

$135,100

Median rent

$771/mo

College educated

15.9%

Homeownership

75.7%

Poverty rate

15.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35031; 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mt Pleasant Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.6privatePK–110.1 mi94Compare →
Appalachian SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.4PK–12Not available664Compare →
Cleveland Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.3PK–6Not available513Compare →
Hayden Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.33–4Not available273Compare →

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.

Blount County

Schools in district
17
Rank in district
#8 of 14
District spending per student
$11,462NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Susan Moore Elementary School is listed in Blount County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Susan Moore Elementary School

Susan Moore Elementary School is a public elementary school in Blountsville, AL, part of Blount County, serving approximately 590 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #514 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Susan Moore Elementary School

What grades does Susan Moore Elementary School serve?

Susan Moore Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Susan Moore Elementary School?

Susan Moore Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 590 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Susan Moore Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Susan Moore Elementary 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 Susan Moore Elementary School rank in AL?

Susan Moore Elementary School ranks #514 of 1,356 schools in AL.

What is Susan Moore Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Susan Moore Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Susan Moore Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Susan Moore Elementary School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Susan Moore Elementary School a charter school?

No, Susan Moore Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Susan Moore Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Susan Moore Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Susan Moore Elementary School?

76.8% of students at Susan Moore 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 – 6th
Enrollment
590
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Blount County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.2%
Area population (ZIP 35031)
7,937
Area average commute
36.1 min
Area median age
36.7
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 · 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 35031; 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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