Serving 218 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, La Grange Moscow Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 218 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
La Grange Moscow Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
La Grange Moscow Elementary School's student population of 218 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
218 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
La Grange Moscow Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of La Grange Moscow Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1591 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
9%
14%
Black
53%
21%
White
35%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is La Grange Moscow Elementary School's ranking?
La Grange Moscow Elementary School is ranked #1591 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are La Grange Moscow Elementary School often compared to?
La Grange Moscow Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southwest Elementary School, Buckley-carpenter Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend La Grange Moscow Elementary School?
218 students attend La Grange Moscow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of La Grange Moscow Elementary School students are Black, 35% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of La Grange Moscow Elementary School?
La Grange Moscow Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does La Grange Moscow Elementary School offer ?
La Grange Moscow Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is La Grange Moscow Elementary School part of?
La Grange Moscow Elementary School is part of Fayette County School District.
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