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Moss Hill Elementary is a public elementary school in Kinston, North Carolina, serving 389 students in grades K-5. As part of the Lenoir County Public Schools district, Moss Hill stands out as a high-performing school with a diverse student population and strong academic achievement.
Moss Hill Elementary has a more diverse student body compared to nearby schools, with a higher percentage of White (56.3%) and Hispanic (17.22%) students. Academically, the school consistently outperforms the district and the state of North Carolina, with higher proficiency rates in Mathematics across grade levels. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, Moss Hill's 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade Mathematics proficiency rates were 61.5%, 66.7%, and 51.4%, respectively, compared to the district's 53.2%, 47.3%, and 39.9%, and the state's 61.1%, 55.3%, and 55.9%. Moss Hill's strong performance has earned it a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing it in the top third of North Carolina elementary schools, a notable achievement considering the district's overall low ranking and rating.
While Moss Hill Elementary serves a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with over 99% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school's performance is particularly strong for certain student subgroups, such as African American and Hispanic students, who outperform their peers at the district and state levels. However, the school's gifted and talented program appears to be relatively weak, suggesting an area for improvement. When compared to nearby schools, such as Southwood Elementary and Pink Hill Elementary, Moss Hill's academic performance remains strong, particularly in Mathematics and Science.
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