Excellent
#352 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 13% in state
Island Montessori Charter School
Elementary School · Island Montessori Charter · Wilmington, NC
A charter elementary school in Wilmington, NC where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6339 Carolina Beach Rd, Wilmington, NC 28412
- Math 41% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 61% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Island Montessori Charter School score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 77%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 17 points across the 13-year record (2013–2025) and has held near 51% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2013-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Island 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 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,004/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wilmington), 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
$67,396
Median home value
$342,600
Median rent
$1,326/mo
College educated
41.3%
Homeownership
57.7%
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28412; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin a Anderson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 610 | Compare → |
| Heyward C Bellamy ElemEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 562 | Compare → |
| Mary C Williams ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–5 | 2.3 mi | 399 | Compare → |
| Dr John Codington ElemEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–5 | 4.2 mi | 448 | 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.
Island Montessori Charter
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $11,940NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Island Montessori Charter School is listed in Island Montessori Charter; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Island Montessori Charter School
Island Montessori Charter School is a public elementary school in Wilmington, NC, part of Island Montessori Charter, serving approximately 214 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #352 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Island Montessori Charter School
What grades does Island Montessori Charter School serve?
Island Montessori Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Island Montessori Charter School?
Island Montessori Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 214 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Island Montessori Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Island Montessori Charter School is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Island Montessori Charter School rank in NC?
Island Montessori Charter School ranks #352 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Island Montessori Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Island Montessori Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Island Montessori Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Island Montessori Charter School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Is Island Montessori Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Island 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 Island Montessori Charter School a Title I school?
No, Island Montessori Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 214
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- New Hanover County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.0%
- Phone
- (910) 795-4860
- Area population (ZIP 28412)
- 42,452
- Area average commute
- 21 min
- Area median age
- 41
Official sources & links
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 · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 28412; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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