Serving 519 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, W T Moore Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 519 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: W T Moore Elementary School serves the eastern part of Tallahassee, FL, covering an area of approximately 14.7 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school in about 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest distance being 5.6 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
W T Moore Elementary School's student population of 519 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
519 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records.
School Rankings
W T Moore Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of W T Moore Elementary School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1495 out of 3662 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
45%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
33%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.3%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Mustangs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is W T Moore Elementary School's ranking?
W T Moore Elementary School is ranked #1495 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are W T Moore Elementary School often compared to?
W T Moore Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Buck Lake Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend W T Moore Elementary School?
519 students attend W T Moore Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of W T Moore Elementary School students are Black, 33% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of W T Moore Elementary School?
W T Moore Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does W T Moore Elementary School offer ?
W T Moore Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is W T Moore Elementary School part of?
W T Moore Elementary School is part of Leon School District.
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