Serving 700 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mossy Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 700 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Mossy Creek Elementary serves the west part of North Augusta, SC, covering an area of approximately 8.6 square miles. Most families are within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 4.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mossy Creek Elementary School's student population of 700 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
700 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mossy Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mossy Creek Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#492 out of 1118 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
18%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
32%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
40%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.4%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
4%
4%
Showing 2008–2019. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mossy Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Mossy Creek Elementary School is ranked #492 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Mossy Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Mossy Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hammond Hill Elementary School, North Augusta Elementary School, Belvedere Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Mossy Creek Elementary School?
700 students attend Mossy Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Mossy Creek Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mossy Creek Elementary School?
Mossy Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mossy Creek Elementary School offer ?
Mossy Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mossy Creek Elementary School part of?
Mossy Creek Elementary School is part of Aiken 01 School District.
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