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Moore Elementary School

Elementary School · Griffin-spalding County · Griffin, GA

A Griffin-spalding County elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.

201 Cabin Creek Dr, Griffin, GA 30223

  • Math 4% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 7% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.2Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-6.85 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics2.0Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency3.6% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency7.4% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-38.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-34.4 pts
Overall Proficiency6% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)20% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-14.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile5th
Resources & Environment3.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.9:1
District spending per student$14,084
Chronic Absenteeism48.1%

Students at Moore Elementary School score 6% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency4%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency7%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 82 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 6% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
17%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
17%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2022
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2024
Math
4%
ELA
7%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 40% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Moore Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Atlanta map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 30Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,299/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Griffin), 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

$56,940

Median home value

$186,900

Median rent

$1,025/mo

College educated

14.9%

Homeownership

62.4%

Poverty rate

17.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30223; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Atkinson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified2.9PK–50.9 mi383Compare →
New Horizons New Directions Preparatory AcademyPrivate · tuition5.6privatePK–120.9 mi62Compare →
Jackson Road Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.9PK–51.2 mi359Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Griffin-spalding County

Schools in district
18
Rank in district
#17 of 17
District spending per student
$14,084NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
25.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Moore Elementary School is listed in Griffin-Spalding County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Moore Elementary School

Moore Elementary School is a public elementary school in Griffin, GA, part of Griffin-spalding County, serving approximately 347 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,264 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Moore Elementary School

What grades does Moore Elementary School serve?

Moore Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Moore Elementary School?

Moore Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 347 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Moore Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Moore Elementary School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Moore Elementary School rank in GA?

Moore Elementary School ranks #2,264 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Moore Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Moore Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.0 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 Moore Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Moore Elementary School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Moore Elementary School a charter school?

No, Moore Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Moore Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Moore Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Moore Elementary School?

100.0% of students at Moore Elementary 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
347
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Spalding County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
48.1%
Area population (ZIP 30223)
37,136
Area average commute
29.7 min
Area median age
41.7
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 30223; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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