Serving 214 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Island Montessori Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North 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 35-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 214 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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Island Montessori Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
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Island Montessori Charter School's student population of 214 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
214 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Calendar
Island Montessori Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Island Montessori Charter School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1339 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)35-39%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
7%
21%
Black
n/a
25%
White
84%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
68%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Island Montessori Charter School's ranking?
Island Montessori Charter School is ranked #1339 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Island Montessori Charter School often compared to?
Island Montessori Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Masonboro Elementary School, Cape Fear Center For Inquiry by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Island Montessori Charter School?
214 students attend Island Montessori Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Island Montessori Charter School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% 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 Island Montessori Charter School?
Island Montessori Charter School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Island Montessori Charter School offer ?
Island Montessori Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Island Montessori Charter School part of?
Island Montessori Charter School is part of Island Montessori Charter School District.
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