Summary:
Mossy Oaks Elementary is a public elementary school in Beaufort, South Carolina, serving 352 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Beaufort 01 School District, which is ranked 26 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.
Mossy Oaks Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 32.1% White, 39.2% African American, 14.77% Hispanic, 2.27% Asian, and 11.65% two or more races. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in SC READY/English Language Arts and Mathematics, is generally lower than the district and state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Mossy Oaks had 55.4% proficiency in 3rd grade ELA, compared to 53.2% for the district and 53.8% for the state. Interestingly, the school ranks higher for female students and African American students compared to the overall school ranking.
Mossy Oaks Elementary has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with 100% of students qualifying in the 2022-2023 school year. This is significantly higher than the surrounding schools, which range from 22.34% to 100% free and reduced lunch recipients. The school has seen a steady increase in spending per student, from $13,244 in 2019-2020 to $21,353 in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average. When compared to nearby schools, such as Whale Branch Elementary and St. Helena Elementary, Mossy Oaks performs better academically, suggesting that it may be a higher-performing school within the district.
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Detail:
Public PK, KG-5
District:
Beaufort 01
SchoolDigger Rank:
362nd of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,353
Students who attend Mossy Oaks Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 9.1
Number of students: 365
Racial breakdown:
African American:
39.5%
White:
29.6%
Hispanic:
14.5%
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Two or more races:
14.2%
Asian:
1.4%
Pacific Islander:
0.5%
American Indian:
0.3%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%
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