Hale County Middle School

120 Wildcat Way
Moundville, AL 35474
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 269 students in grades 6-8, Hale County Middle 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 is 10% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 269 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : Bottom 50% in AL
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hale County Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

School Overview

Hale County Middle School's student population of 269 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
269 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Hale County Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hale County Middle School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AL)
#923 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Hale County Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hale County Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
36%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hale County Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Hale County Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Hale County Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Hale County Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
51%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Hale County Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
44%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Hale County Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Hale County Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Hale County Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alabama.
0.55
This chart displays the diversity score of Hale County Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hale County Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hale County Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hale County Middle School's ranking?
Hale County Middle School is ranked #923 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Hale County Middle School?
269 students attend Hale County Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Hale County Middle School students are Black, 44% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hale County Middle School?
Hale County Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hale County Middle School offer ?
Hale County Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Hale County Middle School part of?
Hale County Middle School is part of Hale County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 269 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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