Moton Elementary School
Tel:
(352)797-7065
- Moton Elementary School serves 638 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 43% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 37% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 61%.
Top Placements
Moton Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Moton Elementary School's student population of 638 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 638 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 46 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Moton Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Moton Elementary School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Overall School Rank | #2681 out of 3,601 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 57% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 32% |
| Black | 21% | 22% |
| White | 56% | 39% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.46 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 80% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hernando School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Moton Elementary School is Hernando High School (2.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Brooksville Engineering Science And Technology (b.e.s.t.) A (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Brooksville Brooksville Engineering Science And Technology (b.e.s.t.) A Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 121 students
0.7 miles
835 School St
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352)544-2373 0.7 6-8 121 - Brooksville Brooksville Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 660 students
2.1 miles
885 N Broad St
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352)797-7014 2.1 PK-5 660 - Brooksville Hernando County Adult Education Grades: AE
2.1 miles
801 N Broad St
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352)797-7018 2.1 AE n/a - Brooksville Hernando High School Grades: 6-12 | 1179 students
2.1 miles
700 Bell Ave
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352)797-7015 2.1 6-12 1179 - Brooksville Hernando High School/adult Education Grades: AE
2.1 miles
700 Bell Ave
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352)797-7019 2.1 AE n/a
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