Serving 118 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, The Montessori School Of Camden ranks in the bottom 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 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% 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: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 118 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Montessori School Of Camden ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
School Overview
The Montessori School Of Camden's student population of 118 students has grown by 90% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
118 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The Montessori School Of Camden ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Montessori School Of Camden is 0.44, 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
#585 out of 1095 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
7%
12%
Black
17%
32%
White
73%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Montessori School Of Camden's ranking?
The Montessori School Of Camden is ranked #585 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend The Montessori School Of Camden?
118 students attend The Montessori School Of Camden.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of The Montessori School Of Camden students are White, 17% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Montessori School Of Camden?
The Montessori School Of Camden has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does The Montessori School Of Camden offer ?
The Montessori School Of Camden offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is The Montessori School Of Camden part of?
The Montessori School Of Camden is part of Charter Institute At Erskine School District.
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