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Montessori Community School vs. Orange Grove Charter School

Should you attend Montessori Community School or Orange Grove Charter School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Montessori Community School
2122 Wood Avenue
Charleston, SC 29414
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Orange Grove Charter School
1225 Orange Branch Road
Charleston, SC 29407
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Montessori Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)

Orange Grove Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 281 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Montessori Community School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Serving 1,169 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Orange Grove Charter School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Total Students
281 students
1,169 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Montessori Community School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Orange Grove Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Montessori Community School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Orange Grove Charter School.
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
75 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Montessori Community School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Orange Grove Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Montessori Community School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Charleston 01 School District and the state of South Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Orange Grove Charter School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Charleston 01 School District and the state of South Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#81 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Top 10%)
#88 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Montessori Community School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Orange Grove Charter School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
75-79%
(Top 5% in SC)
76%
(Top 10% in SC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Montessori Community School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Charleston 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Orange Grove Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Charleston 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
75-79%
(Top 20% in SC)
79%
(Top 20% in SC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Montessori Community School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Charleston 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Orange Grove Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Charleston 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-79%
(Top 10% in SC)
80%
(Top 5% in SC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Montessori Community School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Charleston 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Orange Grove Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Charleston 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Montessori Community School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Orange Grove Charter School by grade.
Pre-K Students
47
19
Kindergarten Students
25
140
Grade 1 Students
25
139
Grade 2 Students
29
133
Grade 3 Students
28
132
Grade 4 Students
26
134
Grade 5 Students
28
128
Grade 6 Students
27
121
Grade 7 Students
25
114
Grade 8 Students
21
109

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Montessori Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Charleston 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Orange Grove Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Charleston 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Montessori Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Charleston 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Orange Grove Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Charleston 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
6%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Montessori Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Charleston 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Orange Grove Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Charleston 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
80%
81%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Montessori Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Charleston 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Orange Grove Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Charleston 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Montessori Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Charleston 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Orange Grove Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Charleston 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.35
0.34
This chart showcases the diversity score of Montessori Community School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Charleston 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Orange Grove Charter School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Charleston 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
19%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Montessori Community School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Charleston 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Orange Grove Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Charleston 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Montessori Community School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Charleston 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Orange Grove Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Charleston 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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