Serving 380 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten, Moss Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 72%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 380 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69%
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64%
- Attendance Zone: Moss Elementary serves the southeast part of Big Spring, TX, encompassing an area of approximately 2 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with most residing about 1 mile from its edges and some as far as 2.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Moss Elementary School's student population of 380 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
380 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Steer Strong
School Rankings
The diversity score of Moss Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)65-69%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)60-64%
72%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
74%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
18%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% TX state average).
How many students attend Moss Elementary School?
380 students attend Moss Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Moss Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Moss Elementary School?
Moss Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Moss Elementary School offer ?
Moss Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Moss Elementary School part of?
Moss Elementary School is part of Big Spring Independent School District.
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