Moon Lake School
- Moon Lake School serves 82 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 70-79% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Moon Lake School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Moon Lake School's student population of 82 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 82 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 8 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Moon Lake School's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Moon Lake School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | #94 out of 1,264 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-79% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-59% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 21% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 7% |
| Black | n/a | 33% |
| White | 77% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.37 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 60% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Dekalb County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Moon Lake School is Valley Head High School (2.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Valley Head High School (2.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Valley Head High School (2.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Valley Head Valley Head High School Grades: PK-12 | 485 students
2.6 miles
235 1st Ave
Valley Head, AL 35989
(256)635-6228 2.6 PK-12 485 - Menlo Menlo Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 354 students
7.5 miles
2430 Highway 337
Menlo, GA 30731
(706)862-2323 7.5 PK-8 354 - Fort Payne Fort Payne Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 990 students
7.7 miles
4910 Martin Ave Ne
Fort Payne, AL 35967
(256)845-7501 7.7 5-8 990 - Fort Payne Fort Payne High School Grades: 9-12 | 933 students
8.2 miles
201 45th St Ne
Fort Payne, AL 35967
(256)845-0535 8.2 9-12 933 - Fort Payne Wills Valley Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 794 students
8.7 miles
4111 Williams Ave Ne
Fort Payne, AL 35967
(256)845-3201 8.7 PK-2 794
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