Hale County Middle School

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Hale County Middle School ranks 217 th of 442 Alabama middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Hale County Middle School is a public middle school in Moundville, Alabama, serving 269 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Hale County School District, which is ranked 108 out of 137 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hale County Middle School stands out for its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of African American students (50.56%) compared to the surrounding schools. However, the school consistently underperforms the state and county averages in standardized test scores, with only 13.25% to 24.72% of students proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 23.6% to 31.56%. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 61.48% to 62.73%, and a higher student-teacher ratio than nearby schools. As a result, Hale County Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Alabama middle schools, with a 1- or 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While the school's African American students perform better than the overall school's performance, they still lag behind the state and county averages for African American students, suggesting persistent racial achievement gaps. The high percentage of students from low-income backgrounds likely contributes to the school's lower academic performance. In comparison, surrounding schools like Northridge Middle School and Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle significantly outperform Hale County Middle School, highlighting the disparities in educational opportunities and resources available to students in the region.

Detail:

Public 6-8

120 Wildcat Way
Moundville, AL 35474

(205) 371-7000

District: Hale County

SchoolDigger Rank:
217^th of 442 Alabama Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,124

Student/teacher ratio: 19.2

Number of students: 269

Racial breakdown:

African American:

50.6%

White:

44.2%

Hispanic:

4.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 62.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hale County Middle School ranks better than 50.9% of middle schools in Alabama. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.44. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (50.6%), White (44.2%), Hispanic (4.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 62.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hale County Middle School is 19.2. (See more...)

Compare Hale County Middle School employs 14 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hale County Middle School is $8,124.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hale County Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hale County Middle School 217^th of 442 Alabama public middle schools. (See Hale County Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

White students:

Hale County:

SchoolDigger ranks Hale County 108^th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hale County Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Hale County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2016	43.72	238^th	432	44.9%
2017	36.55	288^th	432	33.3%
2018	31.00	313^th	423	26.0%
2019	37.78	286^th	437	34.6%
2021	35.05	292^nd	440	33.6%
2022	31.64	306^th	432	29.2%
2023	31.65	312^th	437	28.6%
2024	48.44	217^th	442	50.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hale County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	32.75	246^th	349	29.5%
2018	35.02	269^th	396	32.1%
2019	33.43	283^rd	396	28.5%
2021	42.75	236^th	415	43.1%
2022	43.64	229^th	421	45.6%
2023	38.90	251^st	410	38.8%
2024	58.33	152^nd	437	65.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Hale County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	49.61	193^rd	380	49.2%
2018	40.34	245^th	392	37.5%
2019	39.32	267^th	399	33.1%
2021	41.03	249^th	415	40.0%
2022	33.39	292^nd	423	31.0%
2023	30.69	305^th	417	26.9%
2024	37.24	277^th	426	35.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Hale County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	26.08	295^th	380	22.4%
2018	25.63	312^th	397	21.4%
2019	36.67	265^th	399	33.6%
2021	29.00	305^th	418	27.0%
2022	31.88	301^st	427	29.5%
2023	32.88	291^st	419	30.5%
2024	56.65	161^st	428	62.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Hale County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	41.53	104^th	205	49.3%
2018	43.96	120^th	247	51.4%
2019	35.55	159^th	252	36.9%
2021	38.51	144^th	266	45.9%
2022	47.84	103^rd	271	62.0%
2023	46.82	108^th	263	58.9%
2024	59.50	77^th	269	71.4%

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Rank History for White students at Hale County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	32.71	166^th	247	32.8%
2018	22.60	280^th	331	15.4%
2019	41.45	196^th	343	42.9%
2021	35.20	239^th	369	35.2%
2022	24.83	305^th	376	18.9%
2023	27.05	286^th	370	22.7%
2024	47.40	171^st	373	54.2%

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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Hale County Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2016	164	125	0	10	0	0	2	301
2017	159	144	0	5	0	0	0	308
2018	157	134	0	6	0	1	0	298
2019	161	132	0	4	0	0	2	299
2020	171	128	1	4	1	0	2	307
2021	159	115	0	6	0	0	3	283
2022	140	119	0	11	0	0	1	271
2023	119	136	1	11	0	0	2	269

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hale County Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	301	15.0	20.0	57.1
2017	308	13.5	22.8	63
2018	298	15.5	19.2	64.8
2019	299	13.0	23.0	67.9
2020	307	14.0	21.9	56.7
2021	283	14.0	20.2	61.5
2022	271	12.0	22.5	62.7
2023	269	14.0	19.2	62.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hale County Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	301	15.0	20.0	57.1
2017	308	13.5	22.8	63
2018	298	15.5	19.2	64.8
2019	299	13.0	23.0	67.9
2020	307	14.0	21.9	56.7
2021	283	14.0	20.2	61.5
2022	271	12.0	22.5	62.7
2023	269	14.0	19.2	62.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hale County Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$992 (12.2%)	$7,108 (87.5%)	$8,124

Data source: Alabama Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hale County Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 286^th of 437 Middle schools	Ranks 312^th of 437 Middle schools	5.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Hale County Middle School)	26.7	20.2	6.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hale County)	23.8	18.5	5.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	45.3	30.8	14.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hale County Middle School)	31.3	9.5	21.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hale County)	28.6	7.5	21.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	43.1	21	22.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hale County Middle School)	32.3	5.7	26.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hale County)	28.5	4.4	24.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	44.7	21.1	23.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	299	269	10%
African American	132	136	3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	4	11	175%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	161	119	26.1%
Two or More Races	2	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	67.9%	62.1%	5.8%

Schools Near Hale County Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2024)				Summative Assessment Science (2024)	Summative Assessment English (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 8th Grade	Summative Assessment English 5th Grade	Summative Assessment English 6th Grade	Summative Assessment English 7th Grade	Summative Assessment English 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hale County Middle School	Public	6-8	120 Wildcat Way	Moundville	35474	Hale County	Hale County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 371-7000	269	14	19.2	62.1%	119 (44.2%)	136 (50.6%)	11 (4.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	48.4	217^th of 442 public middle schools	50.9%		31.6	312^th of 437 public middle schools	28.6%	95		24.7	13.3	17.2	29.9		47.2	57.8	57.5	$8,124	$992	$7,108
Hillcrest Middle School	Public	6-8	401 Hillcrest School Rd	Tuscaloosa	35405	Tuscaloosa County	Tuscaloosa County	No	No	No	No	(205) 342-2820	576	31	18.5	75.0%	118 (20.5%)	409 (71.0%)	23 (4.0%)	9 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.8%)	26.4	334^th of 442 public middle schools	24.4%		32.1	307^th of 437 public middle schools	29.7%	27		13.9	11.9	10.9	22.4		39.5	36.7	37.0	$8,185	$843	$7,319
Duncanville Middle School	Public	6-8	11205 Eagle Parkway	Duncanville	35456	Tuscaloosa County	Tuscaloosa County	No	No	No	No	(205) 342-2830	463	22	21.0	65.4%	263 (56.8%)	153 (33.0%)	40 (8.6%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	54.5	181^st of 442 public middle schools	59.0%		53.5	188^th of 437 public middle schools	57.0%	7		28.4	17.7	24.7	46.6		44.2	49.6	55.6	$8,738	$1,009	$7,706
Westlawn Middle School	Public	6-8	1715 Martin L King Jr Blvd	Tuscaloosa	35401	Tuscaloosa County	Tuscaloosa City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 759-3673	534	31	17.5	92.7%	7 (1.3%)	487 (91.2%)	36 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	12.8	391^st of 442 public middle schools	11.5%		8.4	421^st of 437 public middle schools	3.7%	30		12.8	1.8	3.5	10.3		29.9	29.0	19.1	$13,988	$3,689	$10,279
Eastwood Middle School	Public	6-8	6314 Mary Harmon Bryant Drive	Cottondale	35453	Tuscaloosa County	Tuscaloosa City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 759-3613	758	37	20.5	77.8%	35 (4.6%)	636 (83.9%)	62 (8.2%)	10 (1.3%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	11 (1.5%)	17.6	366^th of 442 public middle schools	17.2%		20.5	355^th of 437 public middle schools	18.8%	11		9.7	6.8	5.8	16.1		31.8	35.5	28.5	$10,557	$1,768	$8,769
Sipsey Valley Middle School	Public	5-8	15817 Romulus Rd	Buhl	35446	Tuscaloosa County	Tuscaloosa County	No	No	No	No	(205) 342-2870	556	27	20.7	65.3%	405 (72.8%)	96 (17.3%)	43 (7.7%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	7 (1.3%)	44.6	236^th of 442 public middle schools	46.6%		51.6	197^th of 437 public middle schools	54.9%	39	33.9	29.4	21.1	13.0	38.9	57.3	40.4	50.4	40.6	$10,233	$632	$7,231
CollinsRiverside Middle School	Public	5-6	1400 3rd St	Northport	35476	Tuscaloosa County	Tuscaloosa County	No	No	No	No	(205) 342-2680	334	17	19.3	88.3%	85 (25.4%)	146 (43.7%)	89 (26.6%)	6 (1.8%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.5%)								(n/a)	25.5	19.4				54.4	37.7			$8,444	$849	$7,571
Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	315 Mcfarland Blvd E	Tuscaloosa	35404	Tuscaloosa County	Tuscaloosa City	No	Yes	No	No	(205) 759-3653	169	10	16.4	29.0%	57 (33.7%)	95 (56.2%)	2 (1.2%)	14 (8.3%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	98.3	4^th of 442 public middle schools	99.1%		96.2	12^th of 437 public middle schools	97.3%	8		84.8	47.3	60.4	82.4		91.5	80.0	88.5	$12,744	$57	$12,668
Echols Middle School	Public	7-8	2701 Echols Ave	Northport	35476	Tuscaloosa County	Tuscaloosa County	No	No	No	No	(205) 342-2884	878	42	20.8	64.1%	416 (47.4%)	275 (31.3%)	169 (19.2%)	9 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.0%)	46.2	230^th of 442 public middle schools	48.0%		47.2	222^nd of 437 public middle schools	49.2%	8			17.3	14.5	38.9			46.5	46.8	$6,871	$719	$6,063
DavisEmerson Middle School	Public	6-8	1500 Bulldog Blvd	Cottondale	35453	Tuscaloosa County	Tuscaloosa County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 342-2750	392	22	17.8	95.9%	98 (25.0%)	192 (49.0%)	96 (24.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	24.8	338^th of 442 public middle schools	23.5%		26.6	334^th of 437 public middle schools	23.6%	4		12.6	5.5	6.0	24.4		33.6	37.5	45.6	$9,532	$2,028	$7,480

Frequently Asked Questions about Hale County Middle School

How many students attend Hale County Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 269 students attended Hale County Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Hale County Middle School?

Students at Hale County Middle School are 51% African American, 44% White, 4% Hispanic.

What district is Hale County Middle School in?

Hale County

Is Hale County Middle School a good school?

Hale County Middle School ranks 217^th of 442 Alabama middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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