Serving 233 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 233 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School's student population of 233 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
233 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1815 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
14%
18%
Black
40%
36%
White
36%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School's ranking?
Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School is ranked #1815 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School?
233 students attend Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School students are Black, 36% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School?
Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School offer ?
Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School part of?
Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School is part of Savannah-Chatham County School District.
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