A.c.
Moore Elementary School in Atmore, AL, closed in 2018, previously serving grades 3–4 with an enrollment of 279 students and a student–teacher ratio of 17:1 as of 2018.
The school experienced fluctuating rankings, declining from #690 in 2011 to #835 in 2017, its last recorded state rank before closure.
Math proficiency declined sharply from 61% in 2018 to 37% in 2023, though it remained higher than the Alabama state average of 30% in 2023.
Reading proficiency was 50% in 2022, slightly higher than the state average of 47%, but had fallen significantly from 80% in 2011.
The student body was predominantly Black (78%) with 96% of students eligible for free lunch in 2018, indicating a high level of socioeconomic need.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-4
Total Students
279 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)38%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)24%
39%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
77%
32%
White
17%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% AL state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AL state average).
How many students attend A.c. Moore Elementary School?
279 students attend A.c. Moore Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of A.c. Moore Elementary School students are Black, 17% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of A.c. Moore Elementary School?
A.c. Moore Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does A.c. Moore Elementary School offer ?
A.c. Moore Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-4
What school district is A.c. Moore Elementary School part of?
A.c. Moore Elementary School is part of Escambia County School District.
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