Serving 427 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mossy Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 427 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Mossy Creek Elementary School serves the southern part of Cleveland, GA, covering an area of approximately 29.6 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edges being up to 8.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mossy Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Mossy Creek Elementary School's student population of 427 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
427 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2008
School Rankings
Mossy Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mossy Creek Elementary School is 0.30, 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
#596 out of 2192 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
9%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
83%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-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 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.4%
26.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Lions
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mossy Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Mossy Creek Elementary School is ranked #596 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Mossy Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Mossy Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jack P Nix Elementary School, Mount Yonah Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Mossy Creek Elementary School?
427 students attend Mossy Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Mossy Creek Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mossy Creek Elementary School?
Mossy Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mossy Creek Elementary School offer ?
Mossy Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mossy Creek Elementary School part of?
Mossy Creek Elementary School is part of White County School District.
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