Summary:
The 52572 zip code is home to two small, rural schools - Moulton Elementary School and Moulton-Udell High School, both part of the Moulton-Udell Community School District. While these schools serve a predominantly White student population, they face common challenges typical of small, rural schools, including below-average academic performance and high rates of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
Moulton Elementary School has 97 students, while Moulton-Udell High School has 67 students. Both schools generally perform below the state average on standardized tests, particularly in Mathematics and Science. For example, in 2023-2024, Moulton Elementary School's 3rd-grade proficiency rates were 60% in ELA and 53.3% in Math, compared to the state averages of 64.2% and 76.3%, respectively. Similarly, Moulton-Udell High School's 10th-grade proficiency rates in 2023-2024 were 53.3% in ELA, 73.3% in Math, and 40% in Science, compared to the state averages of 73.8%, 66%, and 59.5%, respectively.
The high rates of free and reduced lunch eligibility (over 50% at both schools) suggest that these schools serve a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, which may impact academic performance and resource allocation. Additionally, the relatively high spending per student at both schools ($11,781 at Moulton Elementary and $15,981 at Moulton-Udell High) may indicate a need to examine the efficiency and effectiveness of resource allocation to improve student outcomes. Despite these challenges, the small size of these schools may present opportunities for collaboration and resource sharing within the district or with neighboring districts to enhance educational opportunities for students.
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