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.

Recent Articles

Why Single-Sex Public Schools are Growing in Popularity
Why Single-Sex Public Schools are Growing in Popularity
This article examines the growing trend of single-sex public schools in the United States. It explores the potential benefits, research findings, and controversies surrounding gender-specific education, as well as the factors driving its increasing popularity among parents and educators.
When Teachers Cheat: The Standardized Test Controversies
When Teachers Cheat: The Standardized Test Controversies
Teachers across the country are being accused of cheating on standardized tests, using erasers to conveniently change their students’ answers. However, are these teachers driven to cheat because the funding system is flawed?
When Field Trips Turn Deadly: Who is Responsible?
When Field Trips Turn Deadly: Who is Responsible?
Recent deaths during field trips have parents and school officials questioning the safety of these excursions. Learn about these tragedies and what parameters should be in place to ensure a safe field trip.