Lena Mae Moses Middle School

Summary:

Lena Mae Moses Middle School is a public middle school in Dallas, Georgia, serving 907 students in grades 6-8 and part of the Paulding County School District. This school consistently outperforms the county and state averages in academic metrics, particularly in Algebra I and English Language Arts, and maintains a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lena Mae Moses Middle School stands out for its strong academic performance, with proficiency rates around 70-90% in Algebra I End of Course exams, compared to the county and state averages of 30-40%. In English Language Arts, the school's 6th grade proficiency rate is around 50%, higher than the county and state at 40-44%. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15.9 to 17.5 students per teacher and spends around $8,000-$8,600 per student annually, indicating a well-funded institution.

When compared to other middle schools in the Paulding County district, Lena Mae Moses Middle School generally outperforms its peers, with Sammy McClure Senior Middle School being another high-performing school in the area. However, the school lags behind middle schools in the neighboring Cobb County district, particularly in Mathematics and Science. The school's higher free and reduced lunch rate of 40-42% suggests it serves a more economically disadvantaged student population compared to the surrounding schools.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1066 Old County Farm Rd
       Dallas, GA  30132


(770) 443-8727

District: Paulding County

SchoolDigger Rank:
231st of 588 Georgia Middle Schools


Students who attend Lena Mae Moses Middle School usually attend:

High:    North Paulding High School

Feeder schools for Lena Mae Moses Middle School:

Elementary:    WC Abney Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  15.9 Help
Number of students:  907

Racial breakdown:

White:
46.1%
African American:
35.6%
Hispanic:
11.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.1% Help


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Compare Details Lena Mae Moses Middle School ranks better than 60.7% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.77. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Lena Mae Moses Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Lena Mae Moses Middle School 231st of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Lena Mae Moses Middle School in the ranking list.)

Paulding County:

SchoolDigger ranks Paulding County 87th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lena Mae Moses Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 78.92 63rd 420 85.0%
2007 74.00 85th 445 80.9%
2008 71.52 112th 462 75.8%
2009 67.90 139th 466 70.2%
2010 71.21 118th 494 76.1%
2011 73.32 116th 504 77.0%
2012 71.03 130th 508 74.4%
2013 75.69 96th 527 81.8%
2014 71.81 128th 521 75.4%
2015 67.52 146th 537 72.8%
2016 70.35 133rd 545 75.6%
2017 69.48 141st 539 73.8%
2018 69.01 146th 543 73.1%
2019 73.65 129th 559 76.9%
2021 78.06 95th 542 82.5%
2022 53.17 244th 567 57.0%
2023 47.31 279th 577 51.6%
2024 56.77 231st 588 60.7%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lena Mae Moses Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 819 39 0 16 5 n/a n/a 0 879
2003 819 39 0 16 5 n/a n/a 0 879
2004 907 32 2 24 7 n/a n/a 0 972
2005 966 45 4 31 3 n/a n/a 13 1062
2006 1049 79 5 34 1 n/a n/a 12 1180
2007 1141 131 3 53 3 n/a n/a 19 1350
2008 654 135 3 37 3 n/a n/a 20 852
2009 686 159 8 47 3 n/a n/a 33 936
2010 638 146 12 89 2 3 27 0 917
2011 634 152 14 90 2 1 27 0 920
2012 640 133 9 70 2 1 28 0 883
2013 375 100 5 50 1 0 24 0 555
2014 374 95 5 40 0 0 29 0 543
2015 381 111 4 54 0 0 25 0 575
2016 357 120 2 44 0 0 25 0 548
2017 383 118 6 49 2 1 28 0 587
2018 404 142 7 53 2 0 32 0 640
2019 417 188 11 73 3 0 33 0 725
2020 412 244 7 84 0 0 27 0 774
2021 396 240 6 97 1 2 31 0 773
2022 426 289 6 105 2 3 47 0 878
2023 418 323 11 100 3 3 49 0 907

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lena Mae Moses Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 879 51.8 17.0 15.4
2003 879 51.8 17.0 15.4
2004 972 58.0 16.8 15.5
2005 1062 65.0 16.3 15.3
2006 1180 77.0 15.3 17
2007 1350 86.0 15.7 18.4
2008 852 65.0 13.1 27
2009 936 75.0 12.5 27
2010 917 66.0 13.8 29.6
2011 920 56.0 16.4 34.8
2012 883 52.0 16.9 36.5
2013 555 36.0 15.4 36.4
2014 543 34.5 15.7 37.8
2015 575 36.0 15.9 36.3
2016 548 37.0 14.8 37.8
2017 587 35.2 16.6 35.6
2018 640 37.0 17.2 37.8
2019 725 42.0 17.2 37
2020 774 44.6 17.3 37.2
2021 773 48.0 16.1 41.1
2022 878 50.0 17.5 n/a
2023 907 57.0 15.9 42.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lena Mae Moses Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 879 51.8 17.0 15.4
2003 879 51.8 17.0 15.4
2004 972 58.0 16.8 15.5
2005 1062 65.0 16.3 15.3
2006 1180 77.0 15.3 17
2007 1350 86.0 15.7 18.4
2008 852 65.0 13.1 27
2009 936 75.0 12.5 27
2010 917 66.0 13.8 29.6
2011 920 56.0 16.4 34.8
2012 883 52.0 16.9 36.5
2013 555 36.0 15.4 36.4
2014 543 34.5 15.7 37.8
2015 575 36.0 15.9 36.3
2016 548 37.0 14.8 37.8
2017 587 35.2 16.6 35.6
2018 640 37.0 17.2 37.8
2019 725 42.0 17.2 37
2020 774 44.6 17.3 37.2
2021 773 48.0 16.1 41.1
2022 878 50.0 17.5 n/a
2023 907 57.0 15.9 42.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Lena Mae Moses Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $89 (1.1%) $7,947 (98.9%) $8,036
2018 $87 (1.1%) $8,064 (98.9%) $8,151
2019 $72 (0.8%) $8,549 (99.2%) $8,621

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lena Mae Moses Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 129th of 559 Middle schoolsRanks 279th of 577 Middle schools
 25.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lena Mae Moses Middle School)63.438.4
 25%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Paulding County)54.742.3
 12.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4639.2
 6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lena Mae Moses Middle School)45.120.2
 24.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Paulding County)43.332.9
 10.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4032.9
 7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lena Mae Moses Middle School)47.337.5
 9.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Paulding County)44.839.1
 5.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)3939.1
 0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lena Mae Moses Middle School)5126.7
 24.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Paulding County)5032.7
 17.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4334.9
 8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lena Mae Moses Middle School)4039.8
 0.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Paulding County)38.544
 5.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4742.1
 4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lena Mae Moses Middle School)33.230.8
 2.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Paulding County)35.934.6
 1.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)3536.2
 1.2%
8th Grade Science (Lena Mae Moses Middle School)56.218
 38.2%
   8th Grade Science (Paulding County)50.418.5
 31.9%
   8th Grade Science (Georgia)3226.4
 5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Lena Mae Moses Middle School)59.439.9
 19.5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Paulding County)53.541.1
 12.4%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)4135.9
 5.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Lena Mae Moses Middle School)95.178.9
 16.2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Paulding County)44.128.1
 16%
   End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)41.135.8
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students725907
 25.1%
African American188323
 71.8%
American Indian33
Asian1111
Hispanic73100
 37%
Pacific Islander03
White417418
 0.2%
Two or More Races3349
 48.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37%42.1%
 5.2%


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Lena Mae Moses Middle School ranks 231st of 588 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 907 students attended Lena Mae Moses Middle School.

Students at Lena Mae Moses Middle School are 46% White, 36% African American, 11% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Students who attend Lena Mae Moses Middle School usually go on to attend North Paulding High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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