Serving 216 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 216 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School's student population of 216 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
216 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
School Rankings
Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1773 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
20%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
36%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
34%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.6%
26.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School's ranking?
Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School is ranked #1773 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School often compared to?
Coastal Empire Montessori Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Windsor Forest Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School?
216 students attend Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School students are Black, 34% of students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School?
Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School offer ?
Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School part of?
Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School is part of Savannah-Chatham County School District.
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