Mary Moss Elementary School (Closed 2023)

Mary Moss Elementary School serves 760 students in grades 9. 
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9
Total Students
760 students
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Asian
6%
6%
Hispanic
23%
54%
Black
64%
13%
White
7%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
93%
0.53
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Mary Moss Elementary School?
760 students attend Mary Moss Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Mary Moss Elementary School students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mary Moss Elementary School?
Mary Moss Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mary Moss Elementary School offer ?
Mary Moss Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 9
What school district is Mary Moss Elementary School part of?
Mary Moss Elementary School is part of Port Arthur Independent School District.

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