East Cooper Montessori Charter

1120 Rifle Range Road
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 405 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, East Cooper Montessori Charter ranks in the top 5% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 405 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 5% in SC
  • : 71% (Top 10%)
  • : 82% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

East Cooper Montessori Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

School Overview

East Cooper Montessori Charter's student population of 405 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
405 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

East Cooper Montessori Charter ranks within the top 5% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Cooper Montessori Charter is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (SC)
#43 out of 1095 schools
(Top 5%)
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71%
39%
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82%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
2%
12%
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Black
5%
32%
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White
87%
48%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.24
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
60%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is East Cooper Montessori Charter's ranking?
East Cooper Montessori Charter is ranked #43 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend East Cooper Montessori Charter?
405 students attend East Cooper Montessori Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of East Cooper Montessori Charter students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Cooper Montessori Charter?
East Cooper Montessori Charter has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does East Cooper Montessori Charter offer ?
East Cooper Montessori Charter offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is East Cooper Montessori Charter part of?
East Cooper Montessori Charter is part of Charleston 01 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 405 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 71% (Top 10%)
  • : 82% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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