Moore Middle School
Tel:
(678) 226-7100
Moore Middle School serves 941 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (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 32% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Moore Middle 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 student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Moore Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
Moore Middle School's student population of 941 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 941 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 63 teachers |
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School Comparison
Moore Middle 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 Moore Middle School is 0.68, 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 | #1232 out of 2188 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 6% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 38% | 15% |
| Black | 40% | 37% |
| White | 12% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 74% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Gwinnett County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Moore Middle School is Oakland Meadow School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Richards Middle School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Cedar Hill Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lawrenceville Cedar Hill Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 1,071 student
0.9 miles
3615 Sugarloaf Pkwy
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(770) 962-5015 0.9 PK-5 1,071 - Lawrenceville Richards Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 2,160 students
0.9 miles
3555 Sugarloaf Pkwy
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(770) 995-7133 0.9 6-8 2,160 - Lawrenceville Benefield Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 1,304 student
1.2 miles
1221 Old Norcross Rd
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
(770) 962-3771 1.2 PK-5 1,304 - Lawrenceville Oakland Meadow School Grades: PK-12 | 51 students
1.3 miles
590 Old Snellville Hwy
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
(770) 513-6800 1.3 PK-12 51 - Lawrenceville Winn Holt Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 1,172 student
1.3 miles
588 Old Snellville Hwy
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
(678) 376-8600 1.3 PK-5 1,172
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