Serving 279 students in grades 3-4, A.c. Moore Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 38% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 24% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 83% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-4
Total Students
279 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)38%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)24%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
77%
32%
White
17%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% AL state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AL state average).
How many students attend A.c. Moore Elementary School?
279 students attend A.c. Moore Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of A.c. Moore Elementary School students are Black, 17% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of A.c. Moore Elementary School?
A.c. Moore Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does A.c. Moore Elementary School offer ?
A.c. Moore Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-4
What school district is A.c. Moore Elementary School part of?
A.c. Moore Elementary School is part of Escambia County School District.
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