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Moon Lake School

5866 E River Road
Mentone, AL 35984

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10/

Top 10%

Tel: (256) 634-1133

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Moon Lake School serves 57 students in grades Kindergarten-6.

Moon Lake School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 57 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in AL
Math Proficiency
: 30-39% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Moon Lake School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

School Overview

Moon Lake School's student population of 57 students has declined by 30% over five school years.

The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-6

Total Students

57 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

6 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Moon Lake School is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,263 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Moon Lake School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (AL)

Overall Testing Rank

#107 out of 1263 schools
(Top 10%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Moon Lake School, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

30-39%

24%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Moon Lake 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 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

60-69%

46%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Moon Lake 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 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

10:1

17:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Moon Lake School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

19%

Asian

Hispanic

n/a

Black

n/a

32%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Moon Lake School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

White

79%

53%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Moon Lake School and the percentage of White public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.34

0.61

This chart display the diversity score of Moon Lake School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

56%

48%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Moon Lake School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Dekalb County School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Moon Lake School's ranking?

Moon Lake School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%).

What schools are Moon Lake School often compared to?

Moon Lake Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Plainview School, Fyffe High School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).

How many students attend Moon Lake School?

57 students attend Moon Lake School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

79% of Moon Lake School students are White, 19% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Moon Lake School?

Moon Lake School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.

What grades does Moon Lake School offer ?

Moon Lake School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6

What school district is Moon Lake School part of?

Moon Lake School is part of Dekalb County School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 57 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 30-39% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education