Serving 365 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Lowcountry Montessori School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina 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 South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% 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-12
- Enrollment: 365 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lowcountry Montessori School's student population of 365 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
365 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lowcountry Montessori School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lowcountry Montessori School is 0.40, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#750 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
8%
12%
Black
15%
32%
White
76%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lowcountry Montessori School's ranking?
Lowcountry Montessori School is ranked #750 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Lowcountry Montessori School often compared to?
Lowcountry Montessori Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Battery Creek High School, Beaufort High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lowcountry Montessori School?
The graduation rate of Lowcountry Montessori School is 60-79%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Lowcountry Montessori School?
365 students attend Lowcountry Montessori School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Lowcountry Montessori School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lowcountry Montessori School?
Lowcountry Montessori School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lowcountry Montessori School offer ?
Lowcountry Montessori School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lowcountry Montessori School part of?
Lowcountry Montessori School is part of Sc Public Charter School District.
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