The Montessori School Of Camden

2 Montessori Way
Camden, SC 29020

Rating

Bottom 50%

The Montessori School Of Camden serves 100 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.

The Montessori School Of Camden placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the South Carolina state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. 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%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 51% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Charter School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 100 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 25%
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:

School Overview

The Montessori School Of Camden's student population of 100 students has grown by 61% over five school years.

The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 45% over five school years.

School Type

Charter School

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

100 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

6 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

The Montessori School Of Camden is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of The Montessori School Of Camden is 0.41, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (SC)

Overall Testing Rank

#585 out of 1095 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

21-39%

39%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

40-59%

48%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

17:1

14:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

11%

Black

17%

33%

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White

75%

49%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.41

0.65

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Eligible for Free Lunch

10%

59%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Charter Institute At Erskine School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%).

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?

100 students attend The Montessori School Of Camden.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

75% of The Montessori School Of Camden students are White, 17% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% 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 17:1, 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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Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Charter School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 100 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 25%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-59% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education