Murray-lasaine Montessori vs. James Island Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Murray-lasaine Montessori ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
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Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-5
Total Students
354 students
529 students
% Male | % Female
45% | 55%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
40 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#359 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#391 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
45
61
Kindergarten Students
42
97
Grade 1 Students
57
87
Grade 2 Students
33
67
Grade 3 Students
39
69
Grade 4 Students
41
68
Grade 5 Students
45
80
Grade 6 Students
17
-
Grade 7 Students
22
-
Grade 8 Students
13
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
3%
% Black
10%
29%
% White
84%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.29
0.52
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%