Mossy Oaks Elementary School
- Mossy Oaks Elementary School serves 419 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 45-49% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 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 43%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 49%.
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 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Mossy Oaks Elementary School's student population of 419 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 419 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Mossy Oaks Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Mossy Oaks Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SC) |
| Overall School Rank | #494 out of 1,130 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 9% |
| Black | 43% | 34% |
| White | 38% | 51% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.43 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 64% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Beaufort 01 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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, elementary school is Beaufort Middle School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Beaufort Beaufort Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 494 students
0.0 miles
2501 Mossy Oaks Boulevard
Beaufort, SC 29902
(843)322-5700 0.0 6-8 494 - Beaufort Islands Academy Grades: 6-12 | 52 students
1.4 miles
2900 Mink Point Boulevard
Beaufort, SC 29902
(843)322-0733 1.4 6-12 52 - Port Royal Port Royal Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 214 students
1.6 miles
1214 Paris Avenue
Port Royal, SC 29935
(843)322-0820 1.6 PK-5 214 - Beaufort Beaufort High School Grades: 9-12 | 1342 students
2.1 miles
84 Sea Island Parkway
Beaufort, SC 29907
(843)322-2000 2.1 9-12 1342 - Beaufort Riverview Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 608 students
2.1 miles
81 Savannah Highway
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843)379-0133 2.1 K-8 608
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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