Murray-LaSaine Montessori vs Charleston Development Academy
Murray-LaSaine Montessori has a higher overall rating of 5.3/10 compared to 3.7/10. Murray-LaSaine Montessori is significantly larger with 338 students, about 2.0× the size of Charleston Development Academy (168). In math proficiency, Murray-LaSaine Montessori leads at 42.0%.
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.
Murray-LaSaine Montessori
Charleston, SC
5.3/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 8th
338 students
Charleston Development Academy
Charleston, SC
3.7/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 8thCharter
168 students
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| Metric | Murray-LaSaine Montessori | Charleston Development Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.3 / 10 | 3.7 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 6.8 | 3.9 |
| Growth Score | 2.8 | 1.1 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 29.6% | 100% |
| Environment Score | 9.3 | 9.8 |
| State Rank | #886 of 1,190 | #1,131 of 1,190 |
| State Percentile | 26th | 5th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Murray-LaSaine Montessori | Charleston Development Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 42.0% | 32.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 52.0% | 37.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Murray-LaSaine Montessori | Charleston Development Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Pre-K – 8th | Pre-K – 8th |
| Enrollment | 338 | 168 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 14.1:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 29.6% | 100.0% |
| District | Charleston 01 | Charleston 01 |
| City | Charleston | Charleston |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Charleston (29412) | Charleston (29403) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $99,443 | $65,689 |
| Median Home Value | $458,000 | $624,000 |
| Median Rent | $1,744 | $1,658 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 54.8% | 56.7% |
| Poverty Rate | 7.8% | 25.3% |
| Avg Commute | 23 min | 16 min |