Moon Lake School in Mentone, Alabama, closed in 2023 after serving grades K–6 with an enrollment decline from 158 students in 2000 to 57 students in its final year, maintaining a low student–teacher ratio of 10:1 in 2023.
The school's overall state ranking showed variability, peaking at #95 in 2016 before declining to #168 in 2021, indicating weaker performance over time.
Math proficiency was 29% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, with a downward trend from much higher rates in earlier years such as 80% in 2013.
Reading proficiency in 2022 was 44%, lower than the state average of 47%, declining significantly from above 90% in 2012 and 2013.
The percentage of students eligible for free lunch rose to 56% by 2023, reflecting an increase in socioeconomic need compared to earlier years when eligibility was around 35%.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
57 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Moon Lake School part of?
Moon Lake School is part of Dekalb County School District.
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