Elementary Schools in Marion County

There is only one elementary school located in Marion County, Georgia - L.K. Moss Elementary School. This public school serves students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. While the school has a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 15.5 to 1, it consistently underperforms the state average on standardized test scores in English Language Arts, Math, and Science.

L.K. Moss Elementary School has a 2-star rating from the state and ranks 858 out of 1,248 Georgia elementary schools. Its academic performance is concerning, with proficiency rates ranging from 19.1% in 4th grade ELA to 41.7% in 5th grade ELA, compared to state averages of 37% and 48.2%, respectively. The school also struggles in Math, with proficiency rates between 28.6% and 31.5% across grades, well below the state averages of 41% to 48.1%. Additionally, the school's 5th grade Science proficiency rate of 29.8% is significantly lower than the state average of 41.7%.

One potential factor contributing to the school's academic challenges is its high poverty rate, with over 82% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite spending $10,491 per student, which is higher than the state average, the school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking from 699 out of 1,244 in 2021-2022 to 858 out of 1,248 in 2023-2024. These findings suggest the need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes at L.K. Moss Elementary School.