Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori vs. A. C. Corcoran Elementary School
Should you attend Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori or A. C. Corcoran Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
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
A. C. Corcoran Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 475 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 35-39% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Serving 716 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, A. C. Corcoran Elementary School 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 22% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-5
Total Students
475 students
716 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
45 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#693 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1028 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
19%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
10-14%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
97
72
Kindergarten Students
68
118
Grade 1 Students
57
126
Grade 2 Students
46
114
Grade 3 Students
53
101
Grade 4 Students
41
97
Grade 5 Students
43
88
Grade 6 Students
26
-
Grade 7 Students
23
-
Grade 8 Students
21
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
12%
28%
% Black
35%
53%
% White
44%
10%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
8%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
