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Big Sandy Elementary School vs. Moundville Elementary School

Should you attend Big Sandy Elementary School or Moundville Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Big Sandy Elementary School
11950 Upper Hull Road
Moundville, AL 35474
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Moundville Elementary School
537 Alabama Ave
Moundville, AL 35474
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings
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Moundville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 496 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Big Sandy Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Moundville Elementary School ranked #592 in Alabama in 2023, declining from #365 in 2019 and #52 in 2013, indicating a downward trend in overall school rank over the past decade for this Union County AL public elementary school.
Math proficiency was 22% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 47%, approximately equal to the state average; science proficiency ranged between 25% and 29%, lower than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment declined modestly from 640 students in 2017 to 590 in 2023, with minority enrollment stable at 46%; the percentage of students eligible for free lunch decreased from 55% in 2017 to 46% in 2023.
Serving grades PK–5, Moundville Elementary had an enrollment of 604 students and a student–teacher ratio of 18:1 in its most recent reporting, consistent with typical ratios for a New Jersey high school or suburban elementary school.
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
496 students
604 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Big Sandy Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Moundville Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Big Sandy Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Moundville Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
34 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Big Sandy Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Moundville Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Big Sandy Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Tuscaloosa County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Moundville Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hale County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#395 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
#592 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Big Sandy Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Moundville Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
34%
(Top 50% in AL)
22%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Big Sandy Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Tuscaloosa County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Moundville Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hale County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
54%
(Top 30% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
47%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Big Sandy Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Tuscaloosa County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Moundville Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hale County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Big Sandy Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Tuscaloosa County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Moundville Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hale County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Big Sandy Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Moundville Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
30
70
Kindergarten Students
72
103
Grade 1 Students
87
78
Grade 2 Students
74
91
Grade 3 Students
68
99
Grade 4 Students
74
81
Grade 5 Students
91
82

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Moundville Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Hale County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2006-07 school year.
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Big Sandy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Tuscaloosa County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Moundville Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hale County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2008-09 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Big Sandy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Tuscaloosa County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Moundville Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hale County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
46%
43%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Big Sandy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Tuscaloosa County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Moundville Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hale County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
45%
54%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Big Sandy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Tuscaloosa County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Moundville Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hale County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Big Sandy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Tuscaloosa County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Moundville Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hale County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.59
0.53
This chart showcases the diversity score of Big Sandy Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Tuscaloosa County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Moundville Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hale County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
47%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Big Sandy Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Tuscaloosa County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Moundville Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hale County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Big Sandy Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Tuscaloosa County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Moundville Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hale County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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