Serving 363 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Murray-lasaine Montessori ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Murray-lasaine Montessori ranks within the top 30% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Murray-lasaine Montessori is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Murray-lasaine Montessori?
363 students attend Murray-lasaine Montessori.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Murray-lasaine Montessori students are White, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Murray-lasaine Montessori?
Murray-lasaine Montessori has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Murray-lasaine Montessori offer ?
Murray-lasaine Montessori offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Murray-lasaine Montessori part of?
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