Moulton-Branch Elementary School

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Moulton-Branch Elementary School ranks 418 th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Moulton-Branch Elementary School is a public elementary school in Valdosta, Georgia, serving 558 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Lowndes County School District, which is ranked 17th out of 203 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating.

While Moulton-Branch Elementary's test scores on the Georgia Milestones Assessment are generally higher than the state averages, they are lower than the nearby Lowndes County schools. For example, the school's 5th-grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was 50.7%, compared to the state average of 48.2% and the Lowndes County average of 62.3%. Similarly, the school's 5th-grade Mathematics proficiency rate was 54.8%, compared to the state average of 41% and the Lowndes County average of 65.1%. This suggests that the Lowndes County district as a whole is performing well, and Moulton-Branch Elementary may have room for improvement to reach the level of its peers within the district.

Moulton-Branch Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 70.79% to 81.25% over the past three school years. This is higher than the nearby Lowndes County schools, which have free and reduced lunch rates ranging from 40.88% to 75.89%. Additionally, the school has a higher per-student spending level compared to the nearby Lowndes County schools, with spending ranging from $9,854 to $11,103 per student over the past three years. This suggests that the school may be serving a more economically disadvantaged population, which could be a factor in its slightly lower test scores. However, Moulton-Branch Elementary's lower student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.1 to 11.6, may be a strength, as smaller class sizes can potentially lead to more individualized attention and support for students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

5725 Inner Perimeter Rd
Valdosta, GA 31606

(229) 245-2294

District: Lowndes County

SchoolDigger Rank:
418^th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,103

Students who attend Moulton-Branch Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Lowndes High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.3

Number of students: 550

Racial breakdown:

White:

53.6%

African American:

20.4%

Hispanic:

19.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 59.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Moulton-Branch Elementary School ranks better than 66.5% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks last among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Lowndes County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.65. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Moulton-Branch Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Lowndes County School District. Student population at Moulton-Branch Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (53.6%), African American (20.4%), Hispanic (19.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 59.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Moulton-Branch Elementary School is 11.3, which is the 2^nd best among 7 elementary schools in the Lowndes County School District. (See more...)

Compare Moulton-Branch Elementary School employs 48.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Moulton-Branch Elementary School is $11,103, which is the highest among 7 elementary schools in the Lowndes County School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Moulton-Branch Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Lowndes County:

SchoolDigger ranks Lowndes County 17^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Moulton-Branch Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	65.22	430^th	1101	60.9%
2007	76.92	225^th	1125	80.0%
2008	73.90	263^rd	1134	76.8%
2009	78.39	193^rd	1133	83.0%
2010	79.04	203^rd	1183	82.8%
2011	77.85	246^th	1212	79.7%
2012	74.93	284^th	1201	76.4%
2013	71.48	365^th	1225	70.2%
2014	76.42	262^nd	1231	78.7%
2015	65.74	352^nd	1240	71.6%
2016	68.38	340^th	1233	72.4%
2017	66.55	354^th	1205	70.6%
2018	73.19	292^nd	1209	75.8%
2019	71.44	314^th	1234	74.6%
2021	72.56	301^st	1214	75.2%
2022	76.62	274^th	1244	78.0%
2023	69.98	333^rd	1242	73.2%
2024	63.65	418^th	1248	66.5%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Moulton-Branch Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1995	462	165	0	9	4	n/a	n/a	0	640
1996	462	165	0	9	4	n/a	n/a	0	640
1997	445	170	0	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	628
1998	476	183	2	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	675
1999	469	204	2	20	0	n/a	n/a	0	695
2000	446	184	2	25	2	n/a	n/a	0	659
2001	401	173	2	25	0	n/a	n/a	0	601
2002	440	155	4	38	0	n/a	n/a	0	637
2003	440	155	4	38	0	n/a	n/a	0	637
2004	424	163	3	37	1	n/a	n/a	0	628
2005	402	156	2	35	0	n/a	n/a	5	600
2006	389	160	4	33	0	n/a	n/a	10	596
2007	377	145	1	25	0	n/a	n/a	16	564
2008	394	125	2	16	0	n/a	n/a	19	556
2009	428	148	3	33	0	n/a	n/a	26	638
2010	424	146	2	45	1	1	27	0	646
2011	417	148	4	63	1	1	25	0	659
2012	392	142	3	76	1	0	23	0	637
2013	407	148	4	76	1	1	16	0	653
2014	407	138	2	66	1	0	13	0	627
2015	433	140	2	73	1	0	19	0	668
2016	415	133	0	85	0	2	16	0	651
2017	383	120	1	83	0	2	14	0	603
2018	379	127	1	92	0	0	19	0	618
2019	370	112	1	87	0	0	21	0	591
2020	360	125	1	101	0	0	22	0	609
2021	315	125	1	98	0	0	21	0	560
2022	316	99	2	100	0	0	26	0	543
2023	306	104	1	108	0	1	38	0	558
2024	295	112	0	108	0	2	33	0	550

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Moulton-Branch Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	640	39.0	16.4	46.6
1996	640	39.0	16.4	46.6
1997	628	44.0	14.3	61.3
1998	675	52.6	12.8	51.1
1999	695	54.7	12.7	52.2
2000	659	46.0	14.3	55.2
2001	601	42.9	14.0	52.9
2002	637	43.2	14.7	48.4
2003	637	43.2	14.7	48.4
2004	628	42.7	14.7	48.2
2005	600	45.7	13.1	52.8
2006	596	45.1	13.2	48.8
2007	564	44.2	12.8	54.4
2008	556	45.2	12.3	48.6
2009	638	50.0	12.8	58.3
2010	646	49.7	13.0	60.8
2011	659	47.0	14.0	63.6
2012	637	44.5	14.3	65
2013	653	44.5	14.6	65.8
2014	627	47.0	13.3	69.9
2015	668	47.0	14.2	64.7
2016	651	48.0	13.5	68.8
2017	603	47.0	12.8	72.3
2018	618	47.5	13.0	71.7
2019	591	48.8	12.1	81.2
2020	609	49.1	12.4	81.3
2021	560	48.0	11.6	81.3
2022	543	48.0	11.3	n/a
2023	558	50.0	11.1	70.8
2024	550	48.6	11.3	59.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Moulton-Branch Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	640	39.0	16.4	46.6
1996	640	39.0	16.4	46.6
1997	628	44.0	14.3	61.3
1998	675	52.6	12.8	51.1
1999	695	54.7	12.7	52.2
2000	659	46.0	14.3	55.2
2001	601	42.9	14.0	52.9
2002	637	43.2	14.7	48.4
2003	637	43.2	14.7	48.4
2004	628	42.7	14.7	48.2
2005	600	45.7	13.1	52.8
2006	596	45.1	13.2	48.8
2007	564	44.2	12.8	54.4
2008	556	45.2	12.3	48.6
2009	638	50.0	12.8	58.3
2010	646	49.7	13.0	60.8
2011	659	47.0	14.0	63.6
2012	637	44.5	14.3	65
2013	653	44.5	14.6	65.8
2014	627	47.0	13.3	69.9
2015	668	47.0	14.2	64.7
2016	651	48.0	13.5	68.8
2017	603	47.0	12.8	72.3
2018	618	47.5	13.0	71.7
2019	591	48.8	12.1	81.2
2020	609	49.1	12.4	81.3
2021	560	48.0	11.6	81.3
2022	543	48.0	11.3	n/a
2023	558	50.0	11.1	70.8
2024	550	48.6	11.3	59.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Moulton-Branch Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$1,011 (10.2%)	$8,870 (89.8%)	$9,882
2018	$778 (7.9%)	$9,076 (92.1%)	$9,854
2019	$997 (9.0%)	$10,105 (91.0%)	$11,102

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Moulton-Branch Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 314^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 333^rd of 1242 Elementary schools	1.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Moulton-Branch Elementary School)	37.1	36.5	0.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lowndes County)	49.9	51.7	1.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Moulton-Branch Elementary School)	62.9	57.6	5.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lowndes County)	68.4	62.3	6.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Moulton-Branch Elementary School)	53.8	39	14.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lowndes County)	55.6	48.8	6.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Moulton-Branch Elementary School)	64.5	51.2	13.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lowndes County)	65.9	63.5	2.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Moulton-Branch Elementary School)	46.2	55	8.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lowndes County)	49	54	5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Moulton-Branch Elementary School)	62.4	53.8	8.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lowndes County)	54.2	57.4	3.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Moulton-Branch Elementary School)	57	50	7%
5th Grade Science (Lowndes County)	53	63.9	10.9%
5th Grade Science (Georgia)	43	40	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	591	558	5.6%
African American	112	104	7.1%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	87	108	24.1%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	370	306	17.3%
Two or More Races	21	38	81%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	81.2%	70.8%	10.4%

Schools Near Moulton-Branch Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Moulton-Branch Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5725 Inner Perimeter Rd	Valdosta	31606	Lowndes County	Lowndes County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 245-2294	550	49	11.3	59.5%	295 (53.6%)	112 (20.4%)	108 (19.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	33 (6.0%)	63.7	418^th of 1248 public elementary schools	66.5%		70	333^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	73.2%	85	33.8	38.5	50.7	36.8	72.7	54.8	53.4	$11,103	$997	$10,105
J. L. Lomax Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1450 Howell Rd	Valdosta	31601	Lowndes County	Valdosta City	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 333-8520	537	44	12.0	100.0%	4 (0.7%)	454 (84.5%)	68 (12.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (1.9%)	18.4	1027^th of 1248 public elementary schools	17.7%		18.2	1045^th of 1242 public elementary schools	15.9%	18	16.0	13.9	27.3	28.9	21.5	28.8	19.7	$10,474	$1,286	$9,188
Pinevale Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	930 Lake Park Rd	Valdosta	31601	Lowndes County	Valdosta City	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 333-8535	572	43	13.2	100.0%	16 (2.8%)	502 (87.8%)	44 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.7%)	13.2	1135^th of 1248 public elementary schools	9.1%		12.3	1137^th of 1242 public elementary schools	8.5%	2	8.6	13.0	31.7	14.3	15.9	22.2	17.5	$10,307	$1,384	$8,923
W.G. Nunn Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1610 Lakeland Ave	Valdosta	31602	Lowndes County	Valdosta City	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 333-8515	940	70	13.3	100.0%	43 (4.6%)	811 (86.3%)	47 (5.0%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	35 (3.7%)	17.4	1052^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	15.7%		12.7	1128^th of 1242 public elementary schools	9.2%	76	17.0	9.8	36.8	20.9	27.8	20.2	18.4	$9,522	$1,163	$8,359
S.L. Mason Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	821 W Gordon St	Valdosta	31601	Lowndes County	Valdosta City	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 333-8525	917	63	14.6	100.0%	120 (13.1%)	625 (68.2%)	113 (12.3%)	8 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	49 (5.3%)	18.6	1024^th of 1248 public elementary schools	17.9%		23	962^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	22.5%	62	14.6	19.2	23.4	20.1	34.2	21.9	22.7	$9,443	$1,082	$8,361
Dewar Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3539 Mount Zion Church Rd	Valdosta	31605	Lowndes County	Lowndes County	No	No	No	No	(229) 219-1370	863	60	14.3	61.5%	323 (37.4%)	328 (38.0%)	110 (12.7%)	14 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	88 (10.2%)	77.1	263^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	78.9%		79.4	232^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	81.3%	31	48.2	47.1	61.2	52.5	57.4	57.0	65.3	$8,200	$188	$8,012
Westside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2470 James Rd	Valdosta	31601	Lowndes County	Lowndes County	No	No	No	No	(229) 245-2289	926	61	15.1	51.3%	562 (60.7%)	182 (19.7%)	98 (10.6%)	37 (4.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	45 (4.9%)	85.1	177^th of 1248 public elementary schools	85.8%		88.3	146^th of 1242 public elementary schools	88.2%	31	42.6	50.4	74.2	58.1	74.5	72.2	74.2	$7,917	$178	$7,739
Sallas Mahone Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3686 Lake Laurie Dr	Valdosta	31605	Lowndes County	Valdosta City	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 333-8530	1,097	76	14.5	83.0%	162 (14.8%)	741 (67.5%)	99 (9.0%)	38 (3.5%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	54 (4.9%)	28.2	883^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	29.2%		24.7	924^th of 1242 public elementary schools	25.6%	41	22.5	26.2	30.4	38.0	37.6	23.2	23.2	$8,617	$706	$7,911
Lake Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	604 W Marion Ave	Lake Park	31636	Lowndes County	Lowndes County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 316-8603	636	49	13.1	69.2%	416 (65.4%)	103 (16.2%)	72 (11.3%)	8 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (5.7%)	73.1	301^st of 1248 public elementary schools	75.9%		73.7	293^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	76.4%	8	42.0	43.0	52.7	54.0	54.7	62.7	62.7	$8,424	$825	$7,598
Pine Grove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4175 River Rd	Valdosta	31605	Lowndes County	Lowndes County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 245-2297	645	52	12.3	67.4%	330 (51.2%)	180 (27.9%)	74 (11.5%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	55 (8.5%)	76.8	268^th of 1248 public elementary schools	78.5%		89	141^st of 1242 public elementary schools	88.6%	127	45.6	51.0	46.8	56.7	76.0	60.8	53.2	$8,489	$504	$7,985

Frequently Asked Questions about Moulton-Branch Elementary School

How many students attend Moulton-Branch Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 550 students attended Moulton-Branch Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Moulton-Branch Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Moulton-Branch Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Lowndes High School

What is the racial makeup of Moulton-Branch Elementary School?

Students at Moulton-Branch Elementary School are 54% White, 20% African American, 20% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

What district is Moulton-Branch Elementary School in?

Lowndes County

Is Moulton-Branch Elementary School a good school?

Moulton-Branch Elementary School ranks 418^th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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