Below Average
#1753 of 2,268 schools in GA
Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School
Elementary School · Savannah-chatham County · Savannah, GA
A Savannah-chatham County charter elementary school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
301 Buckhalter Rd, Savannah, GA 31405
- Math 20% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 27% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 46 points across the 14-year record (2011–2024) and has held near 23% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2011-2024) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2011-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low20/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Savannah), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,123
Median home value
$304,800
Median rent
$1,431/mo
College educated
35%
Homeownership
51.5%
Poverty rate
16.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31405; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gould Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 887 | Compare → |
| Urban Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 3.7private | PK–12 | 2.4 mi | 137 | Compare → |
| Pulaski Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | 2.8 mi | 576 | Compare → |
| Haven Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK–5 | 3.4 mi | 377 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Savannah-chatham County
- Schools in district
- 58
- Rank in district
- #35 of 58
- District spending per student
- $15,342NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School is listed in Savannah-Chatham County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School
Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School is a public elementary school in Savannah, GA, part of Savannah-chatham County, serving approximately 218 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,753 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School
What grades does Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School serve?
Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School?
Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 218 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School rank in GA?
Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School ranks #1,753 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Is Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School a Title I school?
No, Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School?
67.9% of students at Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 218
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Chatham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.4%
- Phone
- (912) 395-4070
- Area population (ZIP 31405)
- 39,724
- Area average commute
- 20.2 min
- Area median age
- 35.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 31405; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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