Muscogee Elementary School (Closed 2015)

3900 Baker Plaza Dr
Columbus, GA 31903
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 394 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Muscogee Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 79%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 94%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
394 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (GA)
(13-14)
60-64%
79%
(13-14)
80-84%
94%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
3%
19%
Black
91%
36%
White
4%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.17
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
3%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 79% GA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 94% GA state average).
How many students attend Muscogee Elementary School?
394 students attend Muscogee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Muscogee Elementary School students are Black, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Muscogee Elementary School?
Muscogee Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Muscogee Elementary School offer ?
Muscogee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Muscogee Elementary School part of?
Muscogee Elementary School is part of Muscogee County School District.

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