Serving 135 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Moores Hill Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
135 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25-29%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
n/a
13%
White
95%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Moores Hill Elementary School?
135 students attend Moores Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Moores Hill Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Moores Hill Elementary School?
Moores Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Moores Hill Elementary School offer ?
Moores Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Moores Hill Elementary School part of?
Moores Hill Elementary School is part of South Dearborn Community School Corporation School District.
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