Serving 422 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori 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 30-34% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 422 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori's student population of 422 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
422 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori 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 Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori is 0.67, which is more 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
#670 out of 1095 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
11%
12%
Black
37%
32%
White
42%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori's ranking?
Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori is ranked #670 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori often compared to?
Malcolm C. Hursey Montessoriis often viewed alongside schools like Orange Grove Charter School, A. C. Corcoran Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori?
422 students attend Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori students are White, 37% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori?
Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori offer ?
Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori part of?
Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori is part of Charleston 01 School District.
In what neighborhood is Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori located?
Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori is located in the Park Circle neighborhood of Charleston, SC.
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