Serving 475 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori 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 40-44% (which is lower than 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 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 475 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori's student population of 475 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
475 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Year Founded
1991
School Calendar
School Motto
Whatever It Takes
School Rankings
Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori 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 Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori is 0.67, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#743 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
12%
14%
Black
35%
31%
White
44%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori's ranking?
Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori is ranked #743 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori often compared to?
Malcolm C. Hursey Montessoriis often viewed alongside schools like Orange Grove Charter School, A. C. Corcoran Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori?
475 students attend Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori students are White, 35% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori?
Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori offer ?
Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori part of?
Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori is part of Charleston 01 School District.
In what neighborhood is Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori located?
Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori is located in the Park Circle neighborhood of Charleston, SC.
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