Excellent
#1313 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 15% in state
Moss EL
Elementary School · Big Spring ISD · Big Spring, TX
A Big Spring ISD elementary school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
708 E 11TH PL, Big Spring, TX 79720
- Math 67% proficient (2016)
- Reading 62% proficient (2016)
- 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Moss EL score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2016 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 8-year record (2009–2016), then recovered 9 points since 2013, reaching 65% in 2016.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2016) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2016)
Based on 16 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Moss EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,558/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Big Spring), 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
$71,194
Median home value
$146,500
Median rent
$994/mo
College educated
15.8%
Homeownership
68.2%
Poverty rate
15.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79720; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runnels AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–10 | 1.9 mi | 66 | Compare → |
| Nazarene Christian Academy Big SpringPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–5 | 2.9 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| Marcy ELEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K–2 | 4.1 mi | 405 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Big Spring ISD
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #4 of 8
- District spending per student
- $12,360NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Moss EL is listed in BIG SPRING ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Moss EL
Moss EL is a public elementary school in Big Spring, TX, part of Big Spring ISD, serving approximately 427 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,313 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Moss EL
What grades does Moss EL serve?
Moss EL serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Moss EL?
Moss EL has an enrollment of approximately 427 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moss EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Moss EL is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Moss EL rank in TX?
Moss EL ranks #1,313 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Moss EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Moss EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Moss EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Moss EL has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016).
Is Moss EL a charter school?
No, Moss EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Moss EL a Title I school?
No, Moss EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Moss EL?
72.1% of students at Moss EL 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
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 427
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Howard County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.2%
- Phone
- (432) 264-4148
- Area population (ZIP 79720)
- 30,432
- Area average commute
- 20.4 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
Official sources & links
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 · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 79720; 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, 2009-2016; directory SY 2023–24
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