Serving 1,042 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 38% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). 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 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,042 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: R. M. Moore Elementary School serves the northwest part of Waleska, GA, covering an area of approximately 80.3 square miles. Families typically have a drive time of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 5.8 miles and the furthest edge extending to 8.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
R. M. Moore Elementary School's student population of 1,042 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 85 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,042 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
R. M. Moore Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of R. M. Moore Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1116 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
38%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
51%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.8%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #1116 out of 2,192 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?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% 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?
1,042 students attend R. M. Moore Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of R. M. Moore Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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