R. M. Moore Elementary School

1375 Puckett Rd
Waleska, GA 30183
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,021 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, R. M. Moore Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 1,021 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Bottom 50% in GA
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

R. M. Moore Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

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School Overview

R. M. Moore Elementary School's student population of 1,021 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
1,021 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

R. M. Moore Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of R. M. Moore Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#1107 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of R. M. Moore Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of R. M. Moore Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
31%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of R. M. Moore Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of R. M. Moore Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of R. M. Moore Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in R. M. Moore Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
38%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in R. M. Moore Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
6%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in R. M. Moore Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
50%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in R. M. Moore Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in R. M. Moore Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in R. M. Moore Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.61
This chart displays the diversity score of R. M. Moore Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in R. M. Moore Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in R. M. Moore Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is R. M. Moore Elementary School's ranking?
R. M. Moore Elementary School is ranked #1107 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are R. M. Moore Elementary School often compared to?
R. M. Moore Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like William G. Hasty- Sr. Elementary School, Clayton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend R. M. Moore Elementary School?
1,021 students attend R. M. Moore Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of R. M. Moore Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of R. M. Moore Elementary School?
R. M. Moore Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does R. M. Moore Elementary School offer ?
R. M. Moore Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is R. M. Moore Elementary School part of?
R. M. Moore Elementary School is part of Cherokee County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 1,021 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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