L. K. Moss Elementary School
L. K. Moss Elementary School serves 693 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
L. K. Moss Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
School Overview
L. K. Moss Elementary School's student population of 693 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 693 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 48 teachers |
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School Comparison
L. K. Moss Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,188 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of L. K. Moss Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1480 out of 2188 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 26% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 15% |
| Black | 32% | 37% |
| White | 52% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 92% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15) | 8% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Marion County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to L. K. Moss Elementary School is Marion County Middle/High School (7.8 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Buena Vista Marion County Middle/High School Math: 25% | Reading: 38%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-12 | 715 students10
7.8 miles
1 Eagle Dr
Buena Vista, GA 31803
(229) 649-7520 7.8 6-12 715 - Cusseta Chattahoochee County High School Math: 30% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 422 students10
13.0 miles
360 Ga Highway 26
Cusseta, GA 31805
(706) 989-3678 13 9-12 422 - Cusseta Chattahoochee County Middle School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 153 students10
13.0 miles
360 Ga Highway 26
Cusseta, GA 31805
(706) 989-3678 13 6-8 153 - Cusseta Chattahoochee County Education Center Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 270 students10
13.4 miles
140 Merrell St
Cusseta, GA 31805
(706) 989-3648 13.4 PK-5 270 - Ellaville Schley County Elementary School Math: 55% | Reading: 49%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 590 students10
15.4 miles
1997 Old Us Highway 19 S
Ellaville, GA 31806
(229) 937-0550 15.4 PK-5 590
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