Very Good
#747 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 28% in state
Moore Montessori Community School
Elementary School · Moore Montessori Community School · Southern Pines, NC
A charter elementary school in Southern Pines, NC where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
255 S. May Street, Southern Pines, NC 28387
- Math 59% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 62% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Moore Montessori Community School score 60% 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 has held near 61% across the 6-year record (2020–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Moore Montessori Community 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 62Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,422/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Southern Pines), 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
$73,587
Median home value
$366,600
Median rent
$1,137/mo
College educated
52.6%
Homeownership
56.8%
Poverty rate
11.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28387; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Episcopal Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–5 | 0.1 mi | 149 | Compare → |
| Southern Pines ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 590 | Compare → |
| Mcdeeds Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | K–5 | 3.1 mi | 660 | Compare → |
| St John Paul II Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–8 | 3.1 mi | 202 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Moore Montessori Community School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $11,367NCES 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.
Moore Montessori Community School is listed in Moore Montessori Community School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Moore Montessori Community School
Moore Montessori Community School is a public elementary school in Southern Pines, NC, part of Moore Montessori Community School, serving approximately 234 students in grades Kindergarten-7th with a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #747 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Moore Montessori Community School
What grades does Moore Montessori Community School serve?
Moore Montessori Community School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 7th.
How many students attend Moore Montessori Community School?
Moore Montessori Community School has an enrollment of approximately 234 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moore Montessori Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Moore Montessori Community School is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Moore Montessori Community School rank in NC?
Moore Montessori Community School ranks #747 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Moore Montessori Community School's MySchoolScout rating?
Moore Montessori Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Moore Montessori Community School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Moore Montessori Community School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Moore Montessori Community School a charter school?
Yes, Moore Montessori Community School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Moore Montessori Community School a Title I school?
No, Moore Montessori Community School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 7th
- Enrollment
- 234
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Moore County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.7%
- Phone
- (910) 636-1325
- Area population (ZIP 28387)
- 15,643
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
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 28387; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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