Serving 337 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 337 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: MOSS EL serves the southwest area of Mesquite, TX, covering approximately 2.6 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 1.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 2.1 miles to the furthest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Moss Elementary School's student population of 337 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
337 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Moss Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Moss Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6525 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
43%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
33%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
16%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Excellence Happens Here
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Moss Elementary School's ranking?
Moss Elementary School is ranked #6525 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Moss Elementary School often compared to?
Moss Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite, Rutherford 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 44% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Moss Elementary School?
337 students attend Moss Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Moss Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% 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 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Moss Elementary School offer ?
Moss Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Moss Elementary School part of?
Moss Elementary School is part of Mesquite Independent School District.
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