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#1508 of 2,268 schools in GA
Lena Mae Moses Middle School
Middle School · Paulding County · Dallas, GA
A Paulding County middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1066 Old County Farm Rd, Dallas, GA 30132
- Math 36% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 44% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lena Mae Moses Middle School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 40% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lena Mae Moses Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 8Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average681/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dallas), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$102,800
Median home value
$332,700
Median rent
$1,514/mo
College educated
28.3%
Homeownership
78%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30132; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herschel Jones Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 6–8 | 3.0 mi | 809 | Compare → |
| East Paulding Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 6–8 | 4.2 mi | 869 | Compare → |
| P. B. Ritch Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 6–8 | 4.2 mi | 718 | Compare → |
| Carl Scoggins Sr. Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 6–8 | Not available | 776 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Paulding County
- Schools in district
- 33
- Rank in district
- #25 of 33
- District spending per student
- $13,037NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lena Mae Moses Middle School is listed in Paulding County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lena Mae Moses Middle School
Lena Mae Moses Middle School is a public middle school in Dallas, GA, part of Paulding County, serving approximately 929 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,508 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lena Mae Moses Middle School
What grades does Lena Mae Moses Middle School serve?
Lena Mae Moses Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Lena Mae Moses Middle School?
Lena Mae Moses Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 929 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lena Mae Moses Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lena Mae Moses Middle School is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lena Mae Moses Middle School rank in GA?
Lena Mae Moses Middle School ranks #1,508 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Lena Mae Moses Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lena Mae Moses Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Lena Mae Moses Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lena Mae Moses Middle School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Lena Mae Moses Middle School a charter school?
No, Lena Mae Moses Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lena Mae Moses Middle School a Title I school?
No, Lena Mae Moses Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lena Mae Moses Middle School?
53.1% of students at Lena Mae Moses Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 929
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Paulding County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.5%
- Phone
- (770) 443-8727
- Area population (ZIP 30132)
- 50,803
- Area average commute
- 37.8 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30132; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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