East Cooper Montessori Charter

Summary:

East Cooper Montessori Charter is a public charter elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, with a student population of 432. The school is part of the Charleston 01 school district, which is ranked 24th out of 75 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

East Cooper Montessori Charter consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in South Carolina, with a statewide ranking between 7th and 61st out of over 600 schools in recent years. The school has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade, indicating exceptional academic achievement. Students at East Cooper Montessori Charter significantly outperform their peers in the Charleston 01 district and the state of South Carolina on standardized tests, with 85.2% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 59% in the district and 53.8% statewide. The school's spending per student, ranging from $9,655 to $13,343, is higher than the state average but lower than some of the nearby Daniel Island School and Charleston Progressive schools.

While East Cooper Montessori Charter performs exceptionally well overall, the school's ranking for gifted and talented students is relatively lower, suggesting that the school may need to focus more on meeting the unique needs of this student population. Nonetheless, East Cooper Montessori Charter is a highly successful public charter school that consistently delivers exceptional academic performance and provides a diverse learning environment for its students.


Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-8

 1120 Rifle Range Road
       Mount Pleasant, SC  29464


(843) 216-2883

District: Charleston 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
61st of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,458 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  429

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.2%
Two or more races:
5.8%
African American:
3.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  20.3% Help


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Compare Details East Cooper Montessori Charter ranks better than 90.4% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 14th among 44 ranked elementary schools in the Charleston 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.28. (See more...)
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Compare Details East Cooper Montessori Charter ranks better than 95.7% of middle schools in South Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.63. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.2%), two or more races (5.8%), African American (3.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 20.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East Cooper Montessori Charter is 12.9, which is the 18th best among 44 elementary schools in the Charleston 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare East Cooper Montessori Charter employs 33.2 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at East Cooper Montessori Charter is $12,458. 44 elementary schools in the Charleston 01 School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

East Cooper Montessori Charter:

SchoolDigger ranks East Cooper Montessori Charter 61st of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See East Cooper Montessori Charter in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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SchoolDigger ranks East Cooper Montessori Charter 14th of 325 South Carolina public middle schools. (See East Cooper Montessori Charter in the ranking list.)

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Charleston 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Charleston 01 24th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for East Cooper Montessori Charter

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Rank History for all elementary school students at East Cooper Montessori Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 73.88 123rd 557 77.9%
2006 86.91 34th 559 93.9%
2007 84.66 47th 566 91.7%
2008 85.91 39th 577 93.2%
2009 80.53 81st 580 86.0%
2010 84.98 55th 589 90.7%
2011 87.77 31st 597 94.8%
2012 87.37 31st 594 94.8%
2013 87.82 30th 599 95.0%
2014 85.66 46th 630 92.7%
2015 84.48 68th 638 89.3%
2016 82.57 87th 619 85.9%
2017 87.96 51st 639 92.0%
2018 93.00 35th 624 94.4%
2019 91.96 39th 643 93.9%
2021 97.43 7th 622 98.9%
2022 95.48 20th 625 96.8%
2023 90.57 53rd 644 91.8%
2024 89.28 61st 638 90.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at East Cooper Montessori Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.73 41st 570 92.8%
2019 85.73 64th 588 89.1%
2021 96.98 9th 554 98.4%
2022 95.78 11th 573 98.1%
2023 92.62 29th 580 95.0%
2024 84.86 76th 565 86.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Gifted and Talented students at East Cooper Montessori Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 74.08 25th 147 83.0%
2022 68.55 39th 109 64.2%
2023 60.38 67th 105 36.2%
2024 52.11 56th 82 31.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at East Cooper Montessori Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 95.51 11th 590 98.1%
2021 93.41 30th 561 94.7%
2022 92.06 37th 579 93.6%
2023 84.82 77th 582 86.8%
2024 87.07 60th 568 89.4%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at East Cooper Montessori Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.28 69th 457 84.9%
2019 78.02 77th 472 83.7%
2021 90.75 27th 439 93.8%
2022 88.18 37th 455 91.9%
2023 82.24 63rd 463 86.4%
2024 79.91 68th 441 84.6%
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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for East Cooper Montessori Charter

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Rank History for all middle school students at East Cooper Montessori Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 89.42 11th 244 95.5%
2009 82.97 29th 249 88.4%
2010 85.03 19th 261 92.7%
2011 86.85 18th 269 93.3%
2012 94.93 5th 271 98.2%
2013 94.02 8th 276 97.1%
2014 95.67 7th 291 97.6%
2015 86.98 27th 301 91.0%
2016 90.80 22nd 303 92.7%
2017 91.49 23rd 317 92.7%
2018 97.30 11th 303 96.4%
2019 97.14 13th 315 95.9%
2021 98.95 4th 311 98.7%
2022 99.02 6th 310 98.1%
2023 99.41 2nd 325 99.4%
2024 96.63 14th 325 95.7%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at East Cooper Montessori Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 97.06 10th 279 96.4%
2023 98.75 3rd 299 99.0%
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Rank History for middle school Gifted and Talented students at East Cooper Montessori Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 67.57 66th 183 63.9%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at East Cooper Montessori Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 98.92 3rd 292 99.0%
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Rank History for middle school White students at East Cooper Montessori Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.51 19th 250 92.4%
2019 92.01 18th 258 93.0%
2021 95.20 10th 244 95.9%
2022 95.30 9th 249 96.4%
2023 96.92 4th 260 98.5%
2024 90.01 23rd 255 91.0%
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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Saturday, November 12, 2022

Open Quote My child has attended ECMCS since 4k and is now in 5th. Overall she has had a wonderful experience the past 7yrs and academically her grades and test scores are above average. We are happy she will be able to attend here til 8th grade and think she will be well prepared for high school. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Open Quote I am the parent of a seventh grade student. This is our fifth year at the school. ECMCS is a community. Expect something special and be ready to partner in excellence. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Open Quote My son attends first grade at ECMS and it is a wonderful school. He is receiving a top quality private school education in a public school. The principal Jody Swanigan is amazing, the teachers are well trained, and the classrooms are quiet and conducive to learning. Parents are very involved in the school and volunteer 40 hours a year. We are so happy and hope to send all 4 of our children to ECMS. Close Quote



Enrollment information for East Cooper Montessori Charter

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 0
2003 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 0
2004 39 3 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 45
2005 51 5 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 58
2006 61 4 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 66
2007 99 4 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 107
2008 147 8 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 160
2009 157 7 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 171
2010 174 8 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 189
2011 181 5 7 1 0 0 0 0 194
2012 224 3 8 3 0 0 1 0 239
2013 239 3 8 3 0 0 1 0 254
2014 246 2 8 4 0 0 2 0 262
2015 251 2 6 4 0 1 1 0 265
2016 270 3 6 3 0 1 2 0 285
2017 310 8 7 7 1 1 5 0 339
2018 334 15 11 6 1 0 10 0 377
2019 346 18 11 11 0 0 8 0 394
2020 368 19 12 7 0 0 15 0 421
2021 355 17 11 8 0 0 14 0 405
2022 354 19 8 9 0 0 15 0 405
2023 377 18 5 10 0 0 22 0 432
2024 374 14 4 12 0 0 25 0 429

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at East Cooper Montessori Charter

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 0 0.0 0.0 n/a
2003 0 0.0 0.0 n/a
2004 45 2.0 22.5 0
2005 58 2.0 29.0 0
2006 66 7.2 9.2 0
2007 107 11.5 9.3 4.7
2008 160 8.5 18.8 6.9
2009 171 8.5 20.1 5.3
2010 189 11.4 16.5 6.3
2011 194 12.6 15.3 4.1
2012 239 16.4 14.5 5
2013 254 16.6 15.3 3.1
2014 262 15.6 16.7 3.8
2015 265 17.0 15.5 3.8
2016 285 19.0 15.0 3.9
2017 339 22.5 15.0 5.6
2018 377 21.5 17.5 6.1
2019 394 23.0 17.1 6.9
2020 421 28.3 14.8 9.7
2021 405 32.7 12.3 10.9
2022 405 36.7 11.0 8.4
2023 432 31.7 13.6 20.4
2024 429 33.2 12.9 20.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio East Cooper Montessori Charter

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 0 0.0 0.0 n/a
2003 0 0.0 0.0 n/a
2004 45 2.0 22.5 0
2005 58 2.0 29.0 0
2006 66 7.2 9.2 0
2007 107 11.5 9.3 4.7
2008 160 8.5 18.8 6.9
2009 171 8.5 20.1 5.3
2010 189 11.4 16.5 6.3
2011 194 12.6 15.3 4.1
2012 239 16.4 14.5 5
2013 254 16.6 15.3 3.1
2014 262 15.6 16.7 3.8
2015 265 17.0 15.5 3.8
2016 285 19.0 15.0 3.9
2017 339 22.5 15.0 5.6
2018 377 21.5 17.5 6.1
2019 394 23.0 17.1 6.9
2020 421 28.3 14.8 9.7
2021 405 32.7 12.3 10.9
2022 405 36.7 11.0 8.4
2023 432 31.7 13.6 20.4
2024 429 33.2 12.9 20.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for East Cooper Montessori Charter

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $374 (3.8%) $159 (1.6%) $533 (5.4%) $8,128 (82.0%) $1,248 (12.6%) $9,376 (94.6%) $9,909
2020 $341 (3.5%) $148 (1.5%) $489 (5.1%) $7,955 (82.4%) $1,211 (12.5%) $9,166 (94.9%) $9,655
2021 $397 (3.9%) $106 (1.1%) $503 (5.0%) $8,310 (82.6%) $1,248 (12.4%) $9,558 (95.0%) $10,061
2022 $574 (4.3%) $502 (3.8%) $1,077 (8.1%) $9,948 (74.6%) $2,318 (17.4%) $12,266 (91.9%) $13,343
2023 $665 (5.3%) $587 (4.7%) $1,252 (10.0%) $9,971 (80.0%) $1,235 (9.9%) $11,206 (90.0%) $12,458

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on East Cooper Montessori Charter

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 39th of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 53rd of 644 Elementary schools
 2.2%
Ranks 13th of 315 Middle schoolsRanks 2nd of 325 Middle schools
 3.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (East Cooper Montessori Charter)75.575.4
 0.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Charleston 01)51.859.2
 7.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)49.753.5
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (East Cooper Montessori Charter)71.765
 6.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Charleston 01)58.261.3
 3.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%
4th Grade Science (East Cooper Montessori Charter)8278.8
 3.2%
   4th Grade Science (Charleston 01)50.451.1
 0.7%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.6
 5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (East Cooper Montessori Charter)8288.5
 6.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Charleston 01)52.463.1
 10.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)51.357.2
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (East Cooper Montessori Charter)7461.5
 12.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Charleston 01)52.954.2
 1.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)50.547
 3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (East Cooper Montessori Charter)79.682.4
 2.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Charleston 01)43.561.5
 18%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4155.2
 14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (East Cooper Montessori Charter)61.256.8
 4.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Charleston 01)45.454.9
 9.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)45.444.6
 0.8%
6th Grade Science (East Cooper Montessori Charter)82.780.5
 2.2%
   6th Grade Science (Charleston 01)49.452.9
 3.5%
   6th Grade Science (South Carolina)47.143
 4.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (East Cooper Montessori Charter)68.997.2
 28.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Charleston 01)47.662.6
 15%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)41.153.4
 12.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (East Cooper Montessori Charter)65.583.3
 17.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Charleston 01)4848.4
 0.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)43.936.7
 7.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (East Cooper Montessori Charter)90.992.7
 1.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Charleston 01)51.258.3
 7.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4450.1
 6.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (East Cooper Montessori Charter)90.973.1
 17.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Charleston 01)43.443.6
 0.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)35.331
 4.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (East Cooper Montessori Charter)80.892.9
 12.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Charleston 01)5058.6
 8.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)44.553.1
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (East Cooper Montessori Charter)69.275
 5.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Charleston 01)4240.2
 1.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)36.631.6
 5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students394432
 9.6%
African American1818
American Indian00
Asian115
 54.5%
Hispanic1110
 9.1%
Pacific Islander00
White346377
 9%
Two or More Races822
 175%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients6.9%20.4%
 13.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about East Cooper Montessori Charter

In the 2023-24 school year, 429 students attended East Cooper Montessori Charter.

Students at East Cooper Montessori Charter are 87% White, 6% Two or more races, 3% African American, 3% Hispanic.

Yes. East Cooper Montessori Charter ranks in the top 9.6% of South Carolina elementary schools.


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