L. K. Moss Elementary School
Tel:
(229)649-5567
- L. K. Moss Elementary School serves 735 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 30% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 34% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60%.
School Overview
- L. K. Moss Elementary School's student population of 735 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 735 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 46 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- L. K. Moss Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of L. K. Moss Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1163 out of 2,174 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30% | 41% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 41% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 15% |
| Black | 34% | 37% |
| White | 52% | 40% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 91% | 57% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Marion County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to L. K. Moss Elementary School is Marion County Middle/High School (7.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Marion County Middle/High School (7.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Marion County Middle/High School (7.8 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Buena Vista Marion County Middle/High School Grades: 6-12 | 723 students
7.8 miles
1 Eagle Dr
Buena Vista, GA 31803
(229)649-7520 7.8 6-12 723 - Cusseta Chattahoochee County High School Grades: 9-12 | 417 students
13.0 miles
360 Ga Highway 26
Cusseta, GA 31805
(706)989-3678 13.0 9-12 417 - Cusseta Chattahoochee County Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 141 students
13.0 miles
360 Ga Highway 26
Cusseta, GA 31805
(706)989-3678 13.0 6-8 141 - Cusseta Chattahoochee County Education Center Grades: PK-5 | 289 students
13.4 miles
140 Merrell St
Cusseta, GA 31805
(706)989-3648 13.4 PK-5 289 - Ellaville Schley County Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 624 students
15.4 miles
1997 Old Us Highway 19 S
Ellaville, GA 31806
(229)937-0550 15.4 PK-5 624
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