Serving 490 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Moreland Road Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 490 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Moreland Road Elementary serves the southwest part of Griffin, GA, covering an area of approximately 37.9 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 15 to 20 minutes to the school, with the farthest point in the attendance zone being about 12.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Moreland Road Elementary School's student population of 490 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
490 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Moreland Road Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Moreland Road Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1678 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
55%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
26%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
6%
4%
Showing 2012–2021. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Moreland Road Elementary School's ranking?
Moreland Road Elementary School is ranked #1678 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Moreland Road Elementary School often compared to?
Moreland Road Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Orrs Elementary School, Beaverbrook Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Moreland Road Elementary School?
490 students attend Moreland Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Moreland Road Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Moreland Road Elementary School?
Moreland Road Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Moreland Road Elementary School offer ?
Moreland Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Moreland Road Elementary School part of?
Moreland Road Elementary School is part of Griffin-Spalding County School District.
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