Serving 211 students in grades 1-8, Coastal Montessori Charter ranks in the top 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 25-29% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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: 1-8
- Enrollment: 211 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Coastal Montessori Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Coastal Montessori Charter's student population of 211 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
211 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Coastal Montessori Charter ranks within the top 50% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coastal Montessori Charter is 0.29, 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
#539 out of 1095 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
12%
Black
10%
32%
White
84%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
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 Coastal Montessori Charter's ranking?
Coastal Montessori Charter is ranked #539 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Coastal Montessori Charter often compared to?
Coastal Montessori Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Waccamaw Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Coastal Montessori Charter?
211 students attend Coastal Montessori Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Coastal Montessori Charter students are White, 10% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Coastal Montessori Charter?
Coastal Montessori Charter has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Coastal Montessori Charter offer ?
Coastal Montessori Charter offers enrollment in grades 1-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Coastal Montessori Charter part of?
Coastal Montessori Charter is part of Georgetown 01 School District.
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