Is Montessori Community School a good school?

Yes! Montessori Community School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 12 th of 638 South Carolina elementary schools.

How many students attend Montessori Community School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 273 students attended Montessori Community School.

What is the racial makeup of Montessori Community School?

Students at Montessori Community School are 82% White, 8% Two or more races, 5% African American, 1% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander, 1% Hispanic.

Montessori Community School

Summary:

Montessori Community School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Charleston, South Carolina, with a student population of 273. 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.

Montessori Community School consistently outperforms the Charleston 01 district and the state of South Carolina in academic assessments, with significantly higher proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels tested. The school has been ranked among the top elementary schools in South Carolina for several years, ranking 12th out of 638 elementary schools in the state with a 5-star rating. However, the school's racial makeup is predominantly White (82.42% in 2022-2023), which is significantly different from the nearby schools, many of which have a higher percentage of minority students. Additionally, Montessori Community School has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (23.81% in 2022-2023), compared to the nearby schools.

The higher per-student spending at Montessori Community School ($18,839 in 2022-2023) compared to the district and state averages suggests that the school has access to more resources, which may contribute to its academic success. However, the disparities in racial and socioeconomic representation at the school warrant further examination to ensure equitable access and support for all students in the district. The strong academic performance of Montessori Community School could provide opportunities for collaboration and knowledge-sharing with other schools in the district, particularly those that are struggling, to improve educational outcomes for all students.

Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-8

2122 Wood Avenue
Charleston, SC 29414

(843) 769-0346

District: Charleston 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
12^th of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,839

Student/teacher ratio: 15.3

Number of students: 273

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.4%

Two or more races:

8.4%

African American:

5.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 23.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Montessori Community School ranks better than 98.1% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 5^th among 44 ranked elementary schools in the Charleston 01 School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.59. (See more...)

Compare Details Montessori Community School ranks better than 95.4% of middle schools in South Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.22. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82.4%), two or more races (8.4%), African American (5.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 23.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Montessori Community School is 15.3. 35 elementary schools in the Charleston 01 School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Montessori Community School employs 17.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Montessori Community School is $18,839, which is the 21^st highest among 44 elementary schools in the Charleston 01 School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Montessori Community School:

SchoolDigger ranks Montessori Community School 12^th of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Montessori Community School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Montessori Community School 15^th of 325 South Carolina public middle schools. (See Montessori Community School in the ranking list.)

Charleston 01:

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

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Rank History for Montessori Community School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Montessori Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2015	93.18	21^st	638	96.7%
2016	95.58	6^th	619	99.0%
2017	96.46	8^th	639	98.7%
2018	97.78	3^rd	624	99.5%
2019	95.71	11^th	643	98.3%
2021	92.52	40^th	622	93.6%
2022	94.03	34^th	625	94.6%
2023	96.92	9^th	644	98.6%
2024	96.59	12^th	638	98.1%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Montessori Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	92.27	13^th	457	97.2%
2019	85.14	49^th	472	89.6%
2021	84.19	54^th	439	87.7%
2022	79.28	82^nd	455	82.0%
2023	89.38	24^th	463	94.8%
2024	89.80	19^th	441	95.7%

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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Montessori Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile
2015	98.37	4^th	301	98.7%
2016	98.47	3^rd	303	99.0%
2017	98.19	6^th	317	98.1%
2018	99.45	3^rd	303	99.0%
2019	98.30	9^th	315	97.1%
2021	98.65	7^th	311	97.7%
2022	99.10	3^rd	310	99.0%
2023	98.19	8^th	325	97.5%
2024	96.22	15^th	325	95.4%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Montessori Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	98.63	3^rd	250	98.8%
2019	94.47	10^th	258	96.1%
2021	97.05	4^th	244	98.4%

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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.

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

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Reviews:

by a student
Monday, May 15, 2017

Very good School Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, January 4, 2017

Our son is in the 3 year old program, and we absolutely love this school. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, October 21, 2016

We love our little school! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Montessori Community School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	177	14	6	7	0	12	216
2015	189	14	3	10	1	15	232
2016	190	12	5	9	1	17	234
2017	209	15	8	6	1	16	255
2018	232	15	4	5	1	16	273
2019	243	17	3	3	1	12	279
2020	251	13	4	3	1	11	283
2021	239	13	4	3	1	10	270
2022	228	14	2	2	3	15	264
2023	225	14	4	3	4	23	273

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 Montessori Community School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	216	13.0	16.6	10.6
2015	232	17.0	13.6	10.3
2016	234	16.0	14.6	10.3
2017	255	13.9	18.3	8.6
2018	273	12.5	21.8	11.7
2019	279	13.5	20.6	7.2
2020	283	13.7	20.6	7.4
2021	270	14.7	18.3	5.9
2022	264	18.0	14.6	11.4
2023	273	17.8	15.3	23.8

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 Montessori Community School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	216	13.0	16.6	10.6
2015	232	17.0	13.6	10.3
2016	234	16.0	14.6	10.3
2017	255	13.9	18.3	8.6
2018	273	12.5	21.8	11.7
2019	279	13.5	20.6	7.2
2020	283	13.7	20.6	7.4
2021	270	14.7	18.3	5.9
2022	264	18.0	14.6	11.4
2023	273	17.8	15.3	23.8

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Montessori Community School

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$207 (1.9%)	$198 (1.8%)	$405 (3.6%)	$8,184 (73.3%)	$2,569 (23.0%)	$10,754 (96.4%)	$11,159
2020	$200 (1.7%)	$187 (1.6%)	$388 (3.4%)	$8,818 (76.2%)	$2,364 (20.4%)	$11,182 (96.6%)	$11,570
2021	$416 (3.4%)	$411 (3.3%)	$827 (6.7%)	$9,386 (75.7%)	$2,194 (17.7%)	$11,580 (93.3%)	$12,407
2022	$628 (3.7%)	$570 (3.4%)	$1,198 (7.1%)	$12,861 (76.2%)	$2,825 (16.7%)	$15,687 (92.9%)	$16,885
2023	$1,328 (7.0%)	$1,297 (6.9%)	$2,626 (13.9%)	$13,542 (71.9%)	$2,671 (14.2%)	$16,213 (86.1%)	$18,839

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Montessori Community School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 11^th of 643 Elementary schools	Ranks 9^th of 644 Elementary schools	0.3%
Ranks 9^th of 315 Middle schools	Ranks 8^th of 325 Middle schools	0.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Montessori Community School)	88.5	91.3	2.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Charleston 01)	51.8	59.2	7.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)	49.7	53.5	3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Montessori Community School)	96.2	78.2	18%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Charleston 01)	58.2	61.3	3.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)	57.7	53.6	4.1%
4th Grade Science (Montessori Community School)	82.7	92.5	9.8%
4th Grade Science (Charleston 01)	50.4	51.1	0.7%
4th Grade Science (South Carolina)	52	46.6	5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Montessori Community School)	82.7	96.3	13.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Charleston 01)	52.4	63.1	10.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)	51.3	57.2	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Montessori Community School)	72.4	88.9	16.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Charleston 01)	52.9	54.2	1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)	50.5	47	3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Montessori Community School)	62.9	84.6	21.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Charleston 01)	43.5	61.5	18%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)	41	55.2	14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Montessori Community School)	77.7	69.2	8.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Charleston 01)	45.4	54.9	9.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)	45.4	44.6	0.8%
6th Grade Science (Montessori Community School)	84	76.9	7.1%
6th Grade Science (Charleston 01)	49.4	52.9	3.5%
6th Grade Science (South Carolina)	47.1	43	4.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Montessori Community School)	80	80.7	0.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Charleston 01)	47.6	62.6	15%
6th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)	41.1	53.4	12.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Montessori Community School)	68	73.1	5.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Charleston 01)	48	48.4	0.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)	43.9	36.7	7.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Montessori Community School)	88	86.9	1.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Charleston 01)	51.2	58.3	7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)	44	50.1	6.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Montessori Community School)	80	73.9	6.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Charleston 01)	43.4	43.6	0.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)	35.3	31	4.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Montessori Community School)	80.9	86.4	5.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Charleston 01)	50	58.6	8.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)	44.5	53.1	8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Montessori Community School)	81	72.7	8.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Charleston 01)	42	40.2	1.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)	36.6	31.6	5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	279	273	2.2%
African American	17	14	17.6%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	4	33.3%
Hispanic	3	3
Pacific Islander	1	4	300%
White	243	225	7.4%
Two or More Races	12	23	91.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	7.2%	23.8%	16.6%

Schools Near Montessori Community School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SC READY English Language Arts (2024)						SC READY Mathematics (2024)						EOCEP Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SC READY English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 4th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 5th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 6th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 7th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 8th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 3rd Grade	SC READY Mathematics 4th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 5th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 6th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 7th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 8th Grade	EOCEP Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Montessori Community School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	2122 Wood Avenue	Charleston	29414	Charleston County	Charleston 01	No	Yes	No	No	(843) 769-0346	273	18	15.3	23.8%	225 (82.4%)	14 (5.1%)	3 (1.1%)	4 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.5%)	23 (8.4%)	96.6	12^th of 638 public elementary schools	98.1%		96.9	9^th of 644 public elementary schools	98.6%	3	82.1		88.5	85.2	73.9		85.7	77.0	88.4	66.6	60.8	63.7		$18,839	$1,328	$1,297	$2,626	$13,542	$2,671	$16,213
Springfield Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2130 Pinehurst Avenue	Charleston	29414	Charleston County	Charleston 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 763-1538	621	50	12.4	100.0%	246 (39.6%)	211 (34.0%)	99 (15.9%)	21 (3.4%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	40 (6.4%)	61.4	234^th of 638 public elementary schools	63.3%		46.2	338^th of 644 public elementary schools	47.5%	104	61.3	48.8	60.7				62.9	44.0	51.7					$15,350	$1,563	$991	$2,554	$10,398	$2,399	$12,796
Drayton Hall Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3138 Ashley River Road	Charleston	29414	Charleston County	Charleston 01	No	No	No	No	(843) 852-0678	632	41	15.6	42.7%	438 (69.3%)	82 (13.0%)	44 (7.0%)	23 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	43 (6.8%)	85.2	83^rd of 638 public elementary schools	87.0%		89.5	64^th of 644 public elementary schools	90.1%	19	63.5	68.0	80.5				77.4	62.8	70.1					$14,033	$1,050	$813	$1,863	$9,763	$2,406	$12,170
W. B. Goodwin Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5501 Dorchester Road	North Charleston	29418	Charleston County	Charleston 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 767-5911	431	37	11.6	100.0%	16 (3.7%)	211 (49.0%)	189 (43.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (3.2%)	10.5	593^rd of 638 public elementary schools	7.1%		14	568^th of 644 public elementary schools	11.8%	25	25.8	24.2	34.4				30.7	24.1	22.4					$19,246	$4,789	$1,565	$6,354	$10,356	$2,536	$12,892
Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1871 Wallace School Road	Charleston	29407	Charleston County	Charleston 01	No	Yes	No	No	(843) 763-1555	612	46	13.4	33.5%	421 (68.8%)	102 (16.7%)	32 (5.2%)	16 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (6.7%)	90.8	45^th of 638 public elementary schools	92.9%		93.7	31^st of 644 public elementary schools	95.2%	14	70.7	90.4	76.1				72.2	78.7	65.6					$15,874	$1,332	$903	$2,235	$11,092	$2,547	$13,639
Orange Grove Charter School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	1225 Orange Branch Road	Charleston	29407	Charleston County	Charleston 01	Yes	No	No	No	(843) 763-1520	1,167	74	15.7	22.9%	936 (80.2%)	110 (9.4%)	52 (4.5%)	27 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.3%)	38 (3.3%)	97.3	6^th of 638 public elementary schools	99.1%		96.2	12^th of 644 public elementary schools	98.1%	6	83.9	83.6	84.4	90.0	78.9	84.2	87.0	81.4	87.5	80.0	68.4	58.4	97.7	$12,178	$1,172	$540	$1,712	$8,835	$1,631	$10,466
Meeting Street Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	2685 Leeds Avenue	North Charleston	29405	Charleston County	Charleston 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 735-7102	1,133	141	8.0	100.0%	42 (3.7%)	816 (72.0%)	224 (19.8%)	5 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (4.0%)	10.7	590^th of 638 public elementary schools	7.5%		10.4	604^th of 644 public elementary schools	6.2%	14	20.5	25.5	34.2	31.3	31.0	31.8	26.7	15.8	28.5	18.3	16.8	14.4		$19,558	$1,216	$1,577	$2,793	$13,151	$3,614	$16,765
Lambs Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6800 Dorchester Road	North Charleston	29458	Charleston County	Charleston 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 767-5900	423	33	12.8	100.0%	99 (23.4%)	167 (39.5%)	124 (29.3%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	26 (6.1%)	24	489^th of 638 public elementary schools	23.4%		40.8	381^st of 644 public elementary schools	40.8%	108	31.5	47.2	44.3				35.9	35.8	34.6					$21,512	$3,512	$1,669	$5,181	$13,415	$2,915	$16,330
Oakland Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	505-A Arlington Drive	Charleston	29414	Charleston County	Charleston 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 763-1510	530	40	13.1	100.0%	252 (47.5%)	175 (33.0%)	35 (6.6%)	17 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	49 (9.2%)	67.2	203^rd of 638 public elementary schools	68.2%		58.4	258^th of 644 public elementary schools	59.9%	55	59.7	58.4	72.1				59.4	41.6	60.3					$16,200	$1,881	$1,030	$2,912	$10,765	$2,523	$13,289
Carolina Voyager Charter	Public, Charter	K-8	721 Wappoo Road	Charleston	29407	Charleston County	Charleston 01	Yes	No	No	No	(843) 203-3891	371	32	11.7	50.7%	242 (65.2%)	78 (21.0%)	19 (5.1%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	26 (7.0%)	70.5	179^th of 638 public elementary schools	71.9%		50.4	311^th of 644 public elementary schools	51.7%	132	61.4	71.8	47.8	68.2	47.7	58.9	59.1	71.7	37.0	68.2	29.6	26.4		$11,104	$1,150	$1,137	$2,287	$7,049	$1,767	$8,816

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