Susan Moore Elementary School
Susan Moore Elementary School serves 568 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Susan Moore Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Susan Moore Elementary School ranks 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 student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Susan Moore Elementary School's student population of 568 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 568 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
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School Rankings
Susan Moore Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% 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 Susan Moore Elementary School is 0.51, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #494 out of 1263 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 40% | 8% |
| Black | 2% | 33% |
| White | 58% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 69% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Blount County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Susan Moore Elementary School is Susan Moore High School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is West End Elementary School (6.8 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Blountsville Susan Moore High School Math: 22% | Reading: 29%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-12 | 556 students10
0.0 miles
4040 Susan Moore Rd
Blountsville, AL 35031
(205) 466-7663 0 7-12 556 - Altoona West End Elementary School Math: 37% | Reading: 51%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-6 | 439 students10
6.8 miles
6795 Highway 132
Altoona, AL 35952
(256) 622-1085 6.8 PK-6 439 - Walnut Grove West End High School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-12 | 394 students10
7.4 miles
4515 Elm St
Walnut Grove, AL 35990
(256) 622-1112 7.4 7-12 394 - Blountsville Blountsville Elementary School Math: 44% | Reading: 44%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-6 | 611 students10
8.9 miles
260 Page St
Blountsville, AL 35031
(205) 429-2458 8.9 K-6 611 - Blountsville Jb Pennington High School Math: 38% | Reading: 41%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-12 | 537 students10
8.9 miles
81 College St
Blountsville, AL 35031
(205) 429-4101 8.9 7-12 537
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