Summary:
Moody Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 4-6 in Moody, Alabama, with a student population of 524. The school is part of the St Clair County school district, which is ranked 64 out of 137 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Moody Middle School faces some academic challenges, with test scores in Mathematics, Science, and English Language Arts (ELA) generally lower than the St Clair County and Alabama state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, the percentage of 4th, 5th, and 6th graders proficient or better in Mathematics was 37.02%, 35.39%, and 33.51%, respectively, compared to the county averages of 40.64%, 41.35%, and 32.42%, and the state averages of 38.32%, 37.13%, and 31.56%. Additionally, the school has seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 44.74% in 2020-2021 to 60.69% in 2022-2023, suggesting a growing population of economically disadvantaged students.
When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Springville Middle School, Moody Middle School's performance is generally lower, with Springville consistently outperforming Moody in Mathematics and ELA test scores and being ranked higher (4 stars) by SchoolDigger. Moody Middle School's test scores have also shown a concerning trend of declining performance over the past few years, particularly in Mathematics. The school's proximity to Moody Junior High School may present opportunities for collaboration and resource-sharing, which could potentially benefit the students.
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Detail:
Public 4-6
District:
St Clair County
Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,756
Students who attend Moody Middle School usually attend:
Feeder schools for Moody Middle School:
Student/teacher ratio: 20.9
Number of students: 524
Racial breakdown:
White:
73.7%
African American:
11.1%
Hispanic:
8.0%
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Two or more races:
6.1%
Asian:
1.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 60.7%
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