James Island Elementary School vs. Murray-lasaine Montessori
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Murray-lasaine Montessori ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 529 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, James Island Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Serving 354 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Murray-lasaine Montessori ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to 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).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-8
Total Students
529 students
354 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
45% | 55%
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
25 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#391 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#359 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
61
45
Kindergarten Students
97
42
Grade 1 Students
87
57
Grade 2 Students
67
33
Grade 3 Students
69
39
Grade 4 Students
68
41
Grade 5 Students
80
45
Grade 6 Students
-
17
Grade 7 Students
-
22
Grade 8 Students
-
13
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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n/a
% Asian
2%
n/a
% Hispanic
3%
3%
% Black
29%
10%
% White
63%
84%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.29
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
82%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%