Murray-LaSaine Montessori vs James Island Elementary
James Island Elementary has a higher overall rating of 6.5/10 compared to 5.3/10. James Island Elementary is significantly larger with 616 students, about 1.8× the size of Murray-LaSaine Montessori (338). In math proficiency, James Island Elementary leads at 52.0%.
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
James Island Elementary
Charleston, SC
6.5/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
616 students
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| Metric | Murray-LaSaine Montessori | James Island Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.3 / 10 | 6.5 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 6.8 | 7.8 |
| Growth Score | 2.8 | 5.5 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 29.6% | 44.2% |
| Environment Score | 9.3 | 7.2 |
| State Rank | #886 of 1,190 | #549 of 1,190 |
| State Percentile | 26th | 54th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Murray-LaSaine Montessori | James Island Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 42.0% | 52.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 52.0% | 52.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Murray-LaSaine Montessori | James Island Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Pre-K – 8th | Pre-K – 5th |
| Enrollment | 338 | 616 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 14.1:1 | 16.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 29.6% | 44.2% |
| District | Charleston 01 | Charleston 01 |
| City | Charleston | Charleston |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Charleston (29412) | Charleston (29412) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $99,443 | $99,443 |
| Median Home Value | $458,000 | $458,000 |
| Median Rent | $1,744 | $1,744 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 54.8% | 54.8% |
| Poverty Rate | 7.8% | 7.8% |
| Avg Commute | 23 min | 23 min |