Summary:
L. K. Moss Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Buena Vista, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 600 students. The school is part of the Marion County School District, which is ranked 140 out of 203 districts in Georgia and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.
L. K. Moss Elementary School has consistently underperformed compared to the state average in the Milestones Assessment across various grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics were significantly lower than the state averages, with the largest gaps in 4th grade (19.1% vs. 37% in ELA, and 31.5% vs. 48.1% in Math). Over the past 10 years, the school's statewide ranking has declined, from 501 out of 1,240 Georgia elementary schools in 2014-2015 to 858 out of 1,248 in 2023-2024. The school has consistently been rated 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance compared to other schools in the state. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 82.5% to 82.64% over the past three school years, suggesting a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.
When comparing L. K. Moss Elementary School to the nearby schools, some interesting patterns emerge. Webster County Elementary/Middle School, located 15.55 miles away, has similar academic performance challenges, with proficiency rates below the state averages in most subject areas. In contrast, Schley County Elementary School, located 15.04 miles away, significantly outperforms L. K. Moss Elementary School and the state averages, with proficiency rates often exceeding 50% in core subjects. Chattahoochee County Education Center, located 13.5 miles away, has a more mixed performance, with some subject areas exceeding the state averages and others falling behind.
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Detail:
Public PK, KG-5
District:
Marion County
SchoolDigger Rank:
858th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools
Students who attend L. K. Moss Elementary School usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 15.5
Number of students: 600
Racial breakdown:
White:
51.3%
African American:
29.2%
Hispanic:
15.2%
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Two or more races:
2.8%
Asian:
1.0%
Pacific Islander:
0.5%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 82.5%
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