Serving 352 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mossy Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 352 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mossy Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Mossy Creek Elementary School's student population of 352 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
352 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mossy Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mossy Creek Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#423 out of 2204 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
5%
18%
Black
1%
36%
White
90%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mossy Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Mossy Creek Elementary School is ranked #423 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Mossy Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Mossy Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jack P Nix Elementary School, Mount Yonah Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Mossy Creek Elementary School?
352 students attend Mossy Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Mossy Creek Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mossy Creek Elementary School?
Mossy Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mossy Creek Elementary School offer ?
Mossy Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mossy Creek Elementary School part of?
Mossy Creek Elementary School is part of White County School District.
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