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Moss Elementary School vs. Rutherford Elementary School

Should you attend Moss Elementary School or Rutherford Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Moss Elementary School
1208 New Market Rd
Mesquite, TX 75149
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Rutherford Elementary School
1607 Sierra Dr
Mesquite, TX 75149
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Moss Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 359 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Moss Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 748 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rutherford Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
359 students
748 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Moss Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Rutherford Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Moss Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Rutherford Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
49 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Moss Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Rutherford Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Moss Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mesquite Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Rutherford Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mesquite Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#6525 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
#2262 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Moss Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Rutherford Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
54%
(Top 30% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Moss Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mesquite Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rutherford Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mesquite Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
56%
(Top 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Moss Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mesquite Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rutherford Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mesquite Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Top 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Moss Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Mesquite Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rutherford Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Mesquite Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Moss Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Rutherford Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
22
87
Kindergarten Students
57
91
Grade 1 Students
50
113
Grade 2 Students
62
128
Grade 3 Students
54
111
Grade 4 Students
54
99
Grade 5 Students
60
119

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Moss Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mesquite Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Rutherford Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mesquite Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
42%
66%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Moss Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mesquite Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Rutherford Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mesquite Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
35%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Moss Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mesquite Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Rutherford Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mesquite Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
16%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Moss Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mesquite Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Rutherford Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mesquite Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Moss Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mesquite Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Rutherford Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mesquite Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.68
0.52
This chart showcases the diversity score of Moss Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mesquite Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Rutherford Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mesquite Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
76%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Moss Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mesquite Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Rutherford Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mesquite Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Moss Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mesquite Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Rutherford Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mesquite Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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