James Simons Montessori vs Harbor View Elementary
James Simons Montessori has a higher overall rating of 8.3/10 compared to 7.4/10. Harbor View Elementary is significantly larger with 662 students, about 1.8× the size of James Simons Montessori (371). In math proficiency, Harbor View Elementary leads at 71.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
James Simons Montessori
Charleston, SC
8.3/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 8th
371 students
Harbor View Elementary
Charleston, SC
7.4/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
662 students
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| Metric | James Simons Montessori | Harbor View Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 8.3 / 10 | 7.4 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.4 | 8.8 |
| Growth Score | 8.5 | 6.4 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100% | 36.9% |
| Environment Score | 7.8 | 8.0 |
| State Rank | #88 of 1,190 | #285 of 1,190 |
| State Percentile | 93th | 76th |
Test Scores
| Subject | James Simons Montessori | Harbor View Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 22.0% | 71.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 27.0% | 70.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | James Simons Montessori | Harbor View Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Pre-K – 8th | Pre-K – 5th |
| Enrollment | 371 | 662 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 15.5:1 | 16.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.0% | 36.9% |
| District | Charleston 01 | Charleston 01 |
| City | Charleston | Charleston |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Charleston (29403) | Charleston (29412) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $65,689 | $99,443 |
| Median Home Value | $624,000 | $458,000 |
| Median Rent | $1,658 | $1,744 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 56.7% | 54.8% |
| Poverty Rate | 25.3% | 7.8% |
| Avg Commute | 16 min | 23 min |