Serving 907 students in grades 6-8, Lena Mae Moses Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 907 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lena Mae Moses Middle School's student population of 907 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
907 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lena Mae Moses Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lena Mae Moses Middle School is 0.65, 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
#992 out of 2204 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
11%
18%
Black
36%
36%
White
46%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lena Mae Moses Middle School's ranking?
Lena Mae Moses Middle School is ranked #992 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Lena Mae Moses Middle School often compared to?
Lena Mae Moses Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Paulding Middle School, Herschel Jones Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Lena Mae Moses Middle School?
907 students attend Lena Mae Moses Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Lena Mae Moses Middle School students are White, 36% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lena Mae Moses Middle School?
Lena Mae Moses Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lena Mae Moses Middle School offer ?
Lena Mae Moses Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lena Mae Moses Middle School part of?
Lena Mae Moses Middle School is part of Paulding County School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Winter Break- Schools Closed
December 23, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break
April 07, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School - Early Release
May 21, 2025 (Wednesday)
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