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#559 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 47% in state
James Simons Montessori
Elementary School · Charleston 01 · Charleston, SC
A Charleston 01 elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
741 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at James Simons Montessori score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 18 points since 2019, reaching 42% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (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
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where James Simons Montessori 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 83Very Walkable
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 76Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,389/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Charleston), 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
$65,689
Median home value
$624,000
Median rent
$1,658/mo
College educated
56.7%
Homeownership
35.1%
Poverty rate
25.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29403; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Charleston Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–8 | 0.1 mi | 171 | Compare → |
| Compass Collegiate AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.2 | K–3 | 0.2 mi | 114 | Compare → |
| Mitchell ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 200 | Compare → |
| Sanders-clyde ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 353 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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
- #43 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
James Simons Montessori is listed in Charleston 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About James Simons Montessori
James Simons Montessori is a public elementary school in Charleston, SC, part of Charleston 01, serving approximately 371 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #559 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about James Simons Montessori
What grades does James Simons Montessori serve?
James Simons Montessori serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend James Simons Montessori?
James Simons Montessori has an enrollment of approximately 371 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Simons Montessori?
The student-teacher ratio at James Simons Montessori is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does James Simons Montessori rank in SC?
James Simons Montessori ranks #559 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is James Simons Montessori's MySchoolScout rating?
James Simons Montessori has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 James Simons Montessori?
Based on loaded state assessment records, James Simons Montessori has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is James Simons Montessori a charter school?
No, James Simons Montessori is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is James Simons Montessori a Title I school?
No, James Simons Montessori is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for James Simons Montessori?
100.0% of students at James Simons Montessori 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
- 371
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Charleston County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.4%
- Phone
- (843) 724-7763
- Area population (ZIP 29403)
- 22,319
- Area average commute
- 16.4 min
- Area median age
- 31
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 29403; 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
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