Serving 243 students in grades Kindergarten-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 6-9% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 243 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School's student population of 243 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
243 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School is 0.68, 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
#1483 out of 2168 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
13%
18%
Black
43%
36%
White
35%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #1483 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School?
243 students attend Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School students are Black, 35% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% 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 15:1, 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 Kindergarten-5
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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