Serving 582 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, H. S. Moody Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 582 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
H. S. Moody Elementary School's student population of 582 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
582 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
H. S. Moody Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of H. S. Moody Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2618 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
57%
37%
Black
16%
21%
White
23%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
24%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is H. S. Moody Elementary School's ranking?
H. S. Moody Elementary School is ranked #2618 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are H. S. Moody Elementary School often compared to?
H. S. Moody Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Manatee Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend H. S. Moody Elementary School?
582 students attend H. S. Moody Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of H. S. Moody Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of H. S. Moody Elementary School?
H. S. Moody Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does H. S. Moody Elementary School offer ?
H. S. Moody Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is H. S. Moody Elementary School part of?
H. S. Moody Elementary School is part of Manatee School District.
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March 17, 2025 (Monday)
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May 29, 2025 (Thursday)
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