Excellent
#54 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 5% in state
East Cooper Montessori Charter
Elementary School · Charleston 01 · Mt. Pleasant, SC
A Charleston 01 charter elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1120 Rifle Range Road, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
- Math 73% proficient (2022)
- Reading 83% proficient (2022)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at East Cooper Montessori Charter score 78% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 73%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 17 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 78% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
20.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where East Cooper 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 56Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low220/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$107,215
Median home value
$672,400
Median rent
$1,973/mo
College educated
66.6%
Homeownership
66.2%
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29464; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Our King-stella Mans SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 575 | Compare → |
| Coastal Christian Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 130 | Compare → |
| University School of the LowcountryPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | 3–12 | 1.1 mi | 80 | Compare → |
| Mt. Pleasant AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 651 | 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.
Charleston 01
- Schools in district
- 82
- Rank in district
- #7 of 79
- District spending per student
- $16,635NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
East Cooper Montessori Charter is listed in Charleston 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Cooper Montessori Charter
East Cooper Montessori Charter is a public elementary school in Mt. Pleasant, SC, part of Charleston 01, serving approximately 429 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #54 of 1,176 schools in SC.
State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Cooper Montessori Charter
What grades does East Cooper Montessori Charter serve?
East Cooper Montessori Charter serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend East Cooper Montessori Charter?
East Cooper Montessori Charter has an enrollment of approximately 429 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Cooper Montessori Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at East Cooper Montessori Charter is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Cooper Montessori Charter rank in SC?
East Cooper Montessori Charter ranks #54 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is East Cooper Montessori Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
East Cooper Montessori Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 East Cooper Montessori Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Cooper Montessori Charter has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is East Cooper Montessori Charter a charter school?
Yes, East Cooper Montessori Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is East Cooper Montessori Charter a Title I school?
No, East Cooper Montessori Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Cooper Montessori Charter?
20.3% of students at East Cooper 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 429
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Charleston County
- Phone
- (843) 216-2883
- Area population (ZIP 29464)
- 51,758
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 42.6
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 29464; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.