Serving 419 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Moss Street Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 28% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 26% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 78% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
419 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)28%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)26%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
12%
20%
Black
57%
25%
White
22%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% NC state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Moss Street Elementary School?
419 students attend Moss Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Moss Street Elementary School students are Black, 22% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Moss Street Elementary School?
Moss Street Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Moss Street Elementary School offer ?
Moss Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Moss Street Elementary School part of?
Moss Street Elementary School is part of Rockingham County Schools School District.
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