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#641 of 1,176 schools in SC
Lowcountry Montessori School
School · Sc Public Charter School District · Beaufort, SC
A Sc Public Charter School District charter school where students score 36 points below what's typical for similar communities.
749 Broad River Drive, Beaufort, SC 29906
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 69.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Lowcountry Montessori School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 73%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 37% across the 9-year record (2014–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
18.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lowcountry Montessori 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 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,276/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Beaufort), 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
$61,350
Median home value
$236,900
Median rent
$1,377/mo
College educated
24.4%
Homeownership
48.2%
Poverty rate
14.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29906; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaufort Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.3private | PK–10 | 2.3 mi | 35 | Compare → |
| Bridges Preparatory SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.3 | K–12 | Not available | 1,355 | Compare → |
| High Point AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.8 | PK–12 | Not available | 1,250 | Compare → |
| Legacy Early CollegeCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.5 | PK–12 | Not available | 1,583 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Sc Public Charter School District
- Schools in district
- 39
- Rank in district
- #26 of 33
- District spending per student
- $23,863NCES 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.
Lowcountry Montessori School is listed in SC Public Charter School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lowcountry Montessori School
Lowcountry Montessori School is a public school in Beaufort, SC, part of Sc Public Charter School District, serving approximately 388 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #641 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lowcountry Montessori School
What grades does Lowcountry Montessori School serve?
Lowcountry Montessori School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Lowcountry Montessori School?
Lowcountry Montessori School has an enrollment of approximately 388 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lowcountry Montessori School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lowcountry Montessori School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lowcountry Montessori School rank in SC?
Lowcountry Montessori School ranks #641 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Lowcountry Montessori School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lowcountry Montessori School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Lowcountry Montessori School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lowcountry Montessori School has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Is Lowcountry Montessori School a charter school?
Yes, Lowcountry Montessori School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Lowcountry Montessori School a Title I school?
No, Lowcountry Montessori School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lowcountry Montessori School?
18.6% of students at Lowcountry Montessori School 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 388
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Beaufort County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.4%
- Phone
- (843) 322-0577
- 4-Year Graduation
- 69.5%
- Area population (ZIP 29906)
- 26,562
- Area average commute
- 23.6 min
- Area median age
- 29
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 29906; 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, 2014-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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