Serving 1,027 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, R. M. Moore Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,027 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
R. M. Moore Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
R. M. Moore Elementary School's student population of 1,027 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 88 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,027 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
R. M. Moore Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of R. M. Moore Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1116 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
39%
19%
Black
5%
36%
White
50%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is R. M. Moore Elementary School's ranking?
R. M. Moore Elementary School is ranked #1116 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are R. M. Moore Elementary School often compared to?
R. M. Moore Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like William G. Hasty- Sr. Elementary School, Clayton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend R. M. Moore Elementary School?
1,027 students attend R. M. Moore Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of R. M. Moore Elementary School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of R. M. Moore Elementary School?
R. M. Moore Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does R. M. Moore Elementary School offer ?
R. M. Moore Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is R. M. Moore Elementary School part of?
R. M. Moore Elementary School is part of Cherokee County School District.
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