Summary:
With only one elementary school located in Marion County, L.K. Moss Elementary School serves as the sole representative of the area's elementary education. Despite its unique position, the school has faced significant challenges, as evidenced by its consistently low academic performance and declining statewide ranking.
L.K. Moss Elementary has struggled to meet state standards, with proficiency rates well below the Georgia average across English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 17.7% to 39.6%, compared to state averages of 34.9% to 49%. This trend has worsened over the past few years, with the school's statewide ranking dropping from 858 out of 1,248 Georgia elementary schools in 2023-2024 to 926 out of 1,238 in 2024-2025.
Demographic and socioeconomic factors may play a role in the school's performance challenges. L.K. Moss Elementary has a very high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 95.99% in the 2023-2024 school year. Additionally, the school's per-student spending for the 2018-2019 school year was $10,491, which is higher than the state average, yet this increased funding has not translated into improved academic outcomes. These findings suggest that a more comprehensive approach to school improvement is needed to address the unique challenges faced by L.K. Moss Elementary and support the academic success of its students.
Thank you for your feedback!