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#782 of 1,176 schools in SC
Coastal Montessori Charter
Elementary School · Georgetown 01 · Pawleys Island, SC
A Georgetown 01 charter elementary school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
111 Old Plantation Drive, Pawleys Island, SC 29585
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Coastal Montessori Charter score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 42% in 2022, across a 11-year record (2012–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Coastal Montessori Charter 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,016/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$83,077
Median home value
$423,700
Median rent
$1,599/mo
College educated
49.8%
Homeownership
86.7%
Poverty rate
7.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29585; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pawleys Island Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–1 | 2.7 mi | 40 | Compare → |
| Waccamaw ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–3 | 3.1 mi | 540 | Compare → |
| Brown's Ferry Elementary School for the Creative and PerformEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | Not available | 149 | Compare → |
| Kensington ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–5 | Not available | 565 | 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.
Georgetown 01
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #10 of 19
- District spending per student
- $14,951NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Coastal Montessori Charter is listed in Georgetown 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Coastal Montessori Charter
Coastal Montessori Charter is a public elementary school in Pawleys Island, SC, part of Georgetown 01, serving approximately 237 students in grades 1st-8th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #782 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Coastal Montessori Charter
What grades does Coastal Montessori Charter serve?
Coastal Montessori Charter serves students in grades 1st through 8th.
How many students attend Coastal Montessori Charter?
Coastal Montessori Charter has an enrollment of approximately 237 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coastal Montessori Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Coastal Montessori Charter is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Coastal Montessori Charter rank in SC?
Coastal Montessori Charter ranks #782 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Coastal Montessori Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Coastal Montessori Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Montessori Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Coastal Montessori Charter has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Is Coastal Montessori Charter a charter school?
Yes, Coastal Montessori Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Coastal Montessori Charter a Title I school?
No, Coastal Montessori Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Coastal Montessori Charter?
47.7% of students at Coastal Montessori Charter 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
- 1st – 8th
- Enrollment
- 237
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Georgetown County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.8%
- Phone
- (843) 235-0413
- Area population (ZIP 29585)
- 17,346
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 60.1
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 29585; 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, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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