Serving 839 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Moody Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 839 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Moody Elementary School serves the southwest part of Moody, AL, covering an area of approximately 39.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone located about 6.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Moody Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Moody Elementary School's student population of 839 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
839 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Equip. Enrich. Encourage.
School Rankings
Moody Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Moody Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#118 out of 1275 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
69%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.6%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Moody Elementary School's ranking?
Moody Elementary School is ranked #118 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Moody Elementary School often compared to?
Moody Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Leeds Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Moody Elementary School?
839 students attend Moody Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Moody Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Moody Elementary School?
Moody Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Moody Elementary School offer ?
Moody Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Moody Elementary School part of?
Moody Elementary School is part of St Clair County School District.
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