Moon Lake School (Closed 2023)

5866 E River Road
Mentone, AL 35984
Serving 57 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Moon Lake School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-39% (which was higher than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-69% (which was higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 21% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
57 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (AL)
(20-21)
30-39%
24%
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(20-21)
60-69%
46%
This chart displays 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.
(20-21)
<50%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
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American Indian
19%
1%
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Asian
2%
1%
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Hispanic
n/a
11%
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Black
n/a
32%
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White
79%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.34
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
55%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

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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