The top reported proficiency rate is 45% in English language arts. The lowest is 18% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Moorer Middle School
Moorer Middle School serves grades six through eight in Eufaula, Alabama, as part of the Eufaula City School System. It is a regular public school, not a charter or magnet, and the available data does not indicate a Title I status.
The school’s academic profile is mixed, with English language arts standing out as the relative strength. In the most recent state assessments, roughly two-fifths of sixth graders, just under half of seventh graders, and about half of eighth graders reached proficiency in ELA. Mathematics results were notably lower: around a fifth of sixth graders and roughly a sixth of seventh and eighth graders met the proficiency bar. Science, tested only in eighth grade, saw just over a quarter of students scoring proficient. These are the only testing data available; no multi-year trend can be drawn because only a single year of results was reported. A parent looking at these numbers should consider them in the context of state averages, but the data provided here does not include that wider comparison. The proficiency picture overall is one where many students are not yet meeting grade-level benchmarks, particularly in math and science.
Enrollment is small, with just over 500 students spread across the three middle grades. The student body is majority Black, with a substantial White population making up nearly a third of students, and a notable Hispanic presence of about one in seven. A small number of Asian and multiracial students round out the composition. Roughly two-thirds of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, a measure of moderate economic need that aligns with the broader community. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about those supports.
Moorer Middle School sits in Eufaula, the largest municipality in Barbour County, a city with a historic character and a mix of agriculture, light industry, and tourism anchored by Lake Eufaula. The housing market is relatively affordable; typical home values in the surrounding zip code are well below the state and national averages, making the area accessible for families. Eufaula has experienced a slow population decline over recent decades, though local sources note steady industrial growth. The school is part of the Eufaula City district, which operates two elementary campuses, this middle school, and a high school, plus a community college presence. No recent parent-relevant changes such as construction, curriculum overhauls, or bond measures were found in available records, so families may want to inquire about any current initiatives directly from the district.
When placed among the two districts in Barbour County for which data was available, Moorer Middle School sits at the top of that small cohort in overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades. The cohort is small, so the comparison is limited in scope. Still, it suggests that within the local county context, this school’s academic results are the strongest. Chronic absenteeism and graduation rate data were not applicable or missing for this middle school.
The school’s strengths lie in its relatively stronger ELA performance and its leading position within the county, but the core academic achievement numbers, especially in math and science, give a family reason to evaluate whether the school provides the level of academic challenge and support they want. The missing pieces—special education and English learner data, course access information, staffing ratios, and discipline records—mean that a thorough picture is incomplete. A parent should consider visiting the school, asking about intervention programs, advanced coursework opportunities, and how the school supports students who are not yet proficient.
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