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Lowcountry Montessori School vs. Beaufort Middle School

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School Overview

School
Lowcountry Montessori School
749 Broad River Drive
Beaufort, SC 29906
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Beaufort Middle School
2501 Mossy Oaks Boulevard
Beaufort, SC 29902
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 388 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Lowcountry Montessori School 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 30-34% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Serving 371 students in grades 6-8, Beaufort Middle School 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 26% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower 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 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-12
6-8
Total Students
388 students
371 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lowcountry Montessori School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Beaufort Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lowcountry Montessori School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Beaufort Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
42 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lowcountry Montessori School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Beaufort Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
9:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lowcountry Montessori School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the South Carolina Public Charter School District and the state of South Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Beaufort Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Beaufort 01 School District and the state of South Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#627 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
#890 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lowcountry Montessori School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Beaufort Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in SC)
26%
(Bottom 50% in SC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lowcountry Montessori School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the South Carolina Public Charter School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Beaufort Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Beaufort 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 50% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
35%
(Bottom 50% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lowcountry Montessori School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the South Carolina Public Charter 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 Beaufort Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Beaufort 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in SC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lowcountry Montessori School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the South Carolina Public Charter 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 Beaufort Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Beaufort 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥50%
(Bottom 50% in SC)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Lowcountry Montessori School with the average graduation rate observed in the South Carolina Public Charter School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Lowcountry Montessori School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Beaufort Middle School by grade.
Pre-K Students
43
-
Kindergarten Students
25
-
Grade 1 Students
24
-
Grade 2 Students
34
-
Grade 3 Students
24
-
Grade 4 Students
22
-
Grade 5 Students
27
-
Grade 6 Students
27
137
Grade 7 Students
34
131
Grade 8 Students
25
103
Grade 9 Students
33
-
Grade 10 Students
25
-
Grade 11 Students
24
-
Grade 12 Students
21
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lowcountry Montessori School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the South Carolina Public Charter School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Beaufort Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Beaufort 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
11%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lowcountry Montessori School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the South Carolina Public Charter School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Beaufort Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Beaufort 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
16%
42%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lowcountry Montessori School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the South Carolina Public Charter School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Beaufort Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Beaufort 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
69%
36%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lowcountry Montessori School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the South Carolina Public Charter School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Beaufort Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Beaufort 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lowcountry Montessori School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the South Carolina Public Charter School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Beaufort Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Beaufort 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.49
0.68
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lowcountry Montessori School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the South Carolina Public Charter School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Beaufort Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Beaufort 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lowcountry Montessori School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the South Carolina Public Charter School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Beaufort Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Beaufort 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lowcountry Montessori School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the South Carolina Public Charter School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Beaufort Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Beaufort 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2020-21 school year.
 
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