Moody Junior High School

(205)640-2040

www.sccboe.org/mjhs

373 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Moody Junior High School, located in Moody, Alabama, serves as a key educational institution for students in the local community, typically covering grades 7 and 8. As part of the St. Clair County School System, the school focuses on bridging the gap between elementary education and high school, emphasizing both academic rigor and social-emotional development. The faculty and staff are dedicated to preparing students for the transition to Moody High School by fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages critical thinking, responsibility, and civic engagement.

The school’s official website serves as a vital resource for students, parents, and community members, providing essential information such as academic calendars, extracurricular opportunities, and administrative policies. By maintaining a focus on student achievement and community involvement, Moody Junior High aims to create a foundation for lifelong learning. The school is deeply integrated into the Moody area, reflecting the values of the surrounding community while striving to meet the diverse educational needs of its adolescent student body.

373

Total Students

18.6

Full-Time Teachers

20.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Moody Junior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	260
Hispanic	37
Black	48
Asian	5
Two or More	23

White
260 (69.7%)
Black
48 (12.9%)
Hispanic
37 (9.9%)
Two or More
23 (6.2%)
Asian
5 (1.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	St Clair County
Phone:	(205)640-2040
Website:	http://www.sccboe.org/mjhs
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	373
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	169
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 202

Grade 8 171