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Mt. Pleasant Academy vs. East Cooper Montessori Charter

Should you attend Mt. Pleasant Academy or East Cooper Montessori Charter? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Mt. Pleasant Academy
605 Center Street
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
East Cooper Montessori Charter
1120 Rifle Range Road
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Mt. Pleasant Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

East Cooper Montessori Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 651 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mt. Pleasant Academy ranks in the top 5% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Serving 429 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, East Cooper Montessori Charter ranks in the top 10% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-8
Total Students
651 students
429 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mt. Pleasant Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at East Cooper Montessori Charter over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mt. Pleasant Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at East Cooper Montessori Charter.
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
33 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mt. Pleasant Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at East Cooper Montessori Charter over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mt. Pleasant Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Charleston 01 School District and the state of South Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at East Cooper Montessori Charter with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Charleston 01 School District and the state of South Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#46 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Top 5%)
#98 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mt. Pleasant Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of East Cooper Montessori Charter, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
86%
(Top 5% in SC)
68%
(Top 20% in SC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mt. Pleasant Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Charleston 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at East Cooper Montessori Charter who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Charleston 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
82%
(Top 10% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
83%
(Top 10% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mt. Pleasant Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Charleston 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at East Cooper Montessori Charter who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Charleston 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
75-79%
(Top 5% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
75-79%
(Top 5% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mt. Pleasant Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Charleston 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at East Cooper Montessori Charter who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Charleston 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Mt. Pleasant Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of East Cooper Montessori Charter by grade.
Pre-K Students
20
28
Kindergarten Students
79
17
Grade 1 Students
112
59
Grade 2 Students
104
60
Grade 3 Students
111
55
Grade 4 Students
109
52
Grade 5 Students
116
50
Grade 6 Students
-
38
Grade 7 Students
-
32
Grade 8 Students
-
38

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mt. Pleasant Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Charleston 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at East Cooper Montessori Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Charleston 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mt. Pleasant Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Charleston 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at East Cooper Montessori Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Charleston 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
5%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mt. Pleasant Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Charleston 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at East Cooper Montessori Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Charleston 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
86%
87%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mt. Pleasant Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Charleston 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at East Cooper Montessori Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Charleston 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mt. Pleasant Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Charleston 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at East Cooper Montessori Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Charleston 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.26
0.24
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mt. Pleasant Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Charleston 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of East Cooper Montessori Charter, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Charleston 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
17%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mt. Pleasant Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Charleston 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at East Cooper Montessori Charter, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Charleston 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mt. Pleasant Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Charleston 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at East Cooper Montessori Charter, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Charleston 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2020-21 school year.
 
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