Serving 112 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, The Montessori School Of Camden ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 112 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Montessori School Of Camden ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
The Montessori School Of Camden's student population of 112 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 116% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
112 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
The Montessori School Of Camden ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Montessori School Of Camden is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#618 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
9%
15%
Black
14%
31%
White
70%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Charter Institute At Erskine School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Montessori School Of Camden's ranking?
The Montessori School Of Camden is ranked #618 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend The Montessori School Of Camden?
112 students attend The Montessori School Of Camden.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of The Montessori School Of Camden students are White, 14% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of The Montessori School Of Camden?
The Montessori School Of Camden has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does The Montessori School Of Camden offer ?
The Montessori School Of Camden offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is The Montessori School Of Camden part of?
The Montessori School Of Camden is part of Charter Institute At Erskine School District.
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