Moulton Middle School ranked #761 in Alabama in 2023, showing a slight improvement from #785 in 2022 but remaining in the bottom 50% statewide for overall testing performance.
Math proficiency was 19% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, despite increasing from a low of 9% in 2021; reading proficiency was 41%, also lower than the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency ranged between 40–44% in recent years, higher than the state average of 38%, showing relatively stronger performance in science at this Lawrence County school.
Enrollment slightly declined from 553 students in 2022 to 509 in 2023, with minority enrollment stable at 18% and 59% of students eligible for free lunch, indicating ongoing socioeconomic challenges.
Serving grades 5–8, Moulton Middle School had 28 teachers in 2023 with a student–teacher ratio of 18:1, supporting 495 students in this Alabama middle school.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 505 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Moulton Middle School serves the southern part of its school district in Moulton, AL, covering an area of approximately 161.1 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 12.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Moulton Middle School's student population of 505 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
505 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1909
School Calendar
School Rankings
Moulton Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Moulton Middle School is 0.34, 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
#761 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
4%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
81%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.6%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and White
School Mascot
Red Devils
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Moulton Middle School's ranking?
Moulton Middle School is ranked #761 out of 1,275 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?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Moulton Middle School?
505 students attend Moulton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Moulton Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Moulton Middle School?
Moulton Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Moulton Middle School offer ?
Moulton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Moulton Middle School part of?
Moulton Middle School is part of Lawrence County School District.
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