Excellent
#52 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 4% in state
The Montessori School of Camden
Elementary School · Charter Institute at Erskine · Camden, SC
A Charter Institute at Erskine charter elementary school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2 Montessori Way, Camden, SC 29020
- Math 35% proficient (2022)
- Reading 65% proficient (2022)
- 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at The Montessori School of Camden score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 72%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 30 points since 2019, reaching 50% in 2022, across a 5-year record (2018–2022).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2018-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2018-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 10 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
21.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where The Montessori School of Camden 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 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,809/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Camden), 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
$59,389
Median home value
$208,800
Median rent
$842/mo
College educated
28%
Homeownership
76.2%
Poverty rate
16.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29020; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camden ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 645 | Compare → |
| Cornerstone Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | K–10 | 3.5 mi | 61 | Compare → |
| Jackson SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | 3.6 mi | 505 | Compare → |
| Lugoff ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–5 | 4.1 mi | 517 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Charter Institute at Erskine
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #5 of 23
- District spending per student
- $20,062NCES 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.
The Montessori School of Camden is listed in Charter Institute at Erskine; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The Montessori School of Camden
The Montessori School of Camden is a public elementary school in Camden, SC, part of Charter Institute at Erskine, serving approximately 132 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #52 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Montessori School of Camden
What grades does The Montessori School of Camden serve?
The Montessori School of Camden serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend The Montessori School of Camden?
The Montessori School of Camden has an enrollment of approximately 132 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Montessori School of Camden?
The student-teacher ratio at The Montessori School of Camden is 8.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The Montessori School of Camden rank in SC?
The Montessori School of Camden ranks #52 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is The Montessori School of Camden's MySchoolScout rating?
The Montessori School of Camden has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 The Montessori School of Camden?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The Montessori School of Camden has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Is The Montessori School of Camden a charter school?
Yes, The Montessori School of Camden is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is The Montessori School of Camden a Title I school?
No, The Montessori School of Camden is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for The Montessori School of Camden?
21.2% of students at The Montessori School of Camden 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
- 132
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Kershaw County
- Phone
- (803) 432-6828
- Area population (ZIP 29020)
- 22,868
- Area average commute
- 28.8 min
- Area median age
- 44.5
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 29020; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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