Mossy Oaks Elementary School
Mossy Oaks Elementary School serves 410 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Mossy Oaks Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 49% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Mossy Oaks Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Mossy Oaks Elementary School's student population of 410 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 410 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
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School Comparison
Mossy Oaks Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,142 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Mossy Oaks Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SC) |
Overall Testing Rank | #497 out of 1142 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 9% |
| Black | 39% | 34% |
| White | 43% | 51% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.62 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 62% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16) | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Beaufort 01 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, SC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Mossy Oaks Elementary School is Islands Academy (1.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Beaufort Middle School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Beaufort Beaufort Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 492 students
0.0 miles
2501 Mossy Oaks Boulevard
Beaufort, SC 29902
(843) 322-5700 0.0 6-8 492 - Beaufort Islands Academy Grades: 6-12 | 54 students
1.4 miles
2900 Mink Point Boulevard
Beaufort, SC 29902
(843) 322-0733 1.4 6-12 54 - Port Royal Port Royal Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 188 students
1.6 miles
1214 Paris Avenue
Port Royal, SC 29935
(843) 322-0820 1.6 PK-5 188 - Beaufort Beaufort High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 1,356 student
2.1 miles
84 Sea Island Parkway
Beaufort, SC 29907
(843) 322-2000 2.1 9-12 1,356 - Beaufort Riverview Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 646 students
2.1 miles
81 Savannah Highway
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 379-0133 2.1 K-8 646
School Reviews
| 5 I have my third child going through this school. It is a phenomenal school with great teachers. The administration and staff have been consistent for many many years. They have a super strong reading program here and offer many incentives to do well. The PTO is strong as well and offer a variety of activities throughout the year to include: Evening Art Showcase, Family Fun Nights, Family Brain Activity nights, Book Fairs, Back to School Luau, and Fall/Spring Fling to name a few. I absolutely adore this school and it's quaint neighborhood feel. - Posted by Parent - mbusk |
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