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 49% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
57 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-39%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-69%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
19%
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
n/a
32%
White
79%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
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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