Enrollment
495
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Eufaula, AL
Moorer Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Moorer Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010141000513
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Moorer Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Eufaula · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 60.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Moorer Middle School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Moorer Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Eufaula, AL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.6%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Moorer Middle School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Moorer Middle School
Moorer Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Eufaula, Alabama, enrolling 495 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 60.6% lands close to the Alabama typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 495 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Among 456 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #352, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (57%) and White (28%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 495 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Eufaula City spends $7,675 per pupil, 39% below the Alabama average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 20.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Eufaula City also operates Alabama Virtual Academy at Eufaula City Schools (6,104 students) and Eufaula High School (728 students) alongside Moorer Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Moorer Middle School compares
Moorer Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.6% | ▲ 3% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 495 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
495
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 35% in Alabama - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$7,675
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 495 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
55
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 57.4%
White 28.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%
Asian 1.0%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 57.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.3, Moorer Middle School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Eufaula City, which includes Moorer Middle School.
$7,675
Per student
-39%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-54%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 11.3%
State 68.5%
Federal 20.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Moorer Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Virtual Academy at Eufaula City Schools | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Eufaula High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eufaula Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eufaula Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Moorer Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 6,104
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 99/100
- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~495 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Moorer Middle School
How many students attend Moorer Middle School?
Moorer Middle School has 495 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Eufaula, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moorer Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Moorer Middle School is 16.5:1, which is 7% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Moorer Middle School?
60.6% of students at Moorer Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Moorer Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Moorer Middle School is African American at 57.4% of enrollment, in Eufaula, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Moorer Middle School?
Moorer Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Moorer Middle School rank among public schools in Eufaula?
By Resource Investment Index, Moorer Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Eufaula, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Eufaula on the city page.
Is Moorer Middle School a good school?
Moorer Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Eufaula City?
Besides Moorer Middle School, Eufaula City also operates Alabama Virtual Academy at Eufaula City Schools (6,104 students), Eufaula High School (728 students), and Eufaula Primary School (623 students). See the Eufaula City district page for the complete list.
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