Serving 234 students in grades Kindergarten-7, Moore Montessori Community School ranks in the top 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 40-49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 234 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Moore Montessori Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Moore Montessori Community School's student population of 234 students has grown by 168% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 116% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-7
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
234 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Moore Montessori Community School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Moore Montessori Community School is 0.67, 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
#1293 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
12%
21%
Black
12%
25%
White
51%
43%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
22%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
11%
52%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Moore Montessori Community School's ranking?
Moore Montessori Community School is ranked #1293 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Moore Montessori Community School?
234 students attend Moore Montessori Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Moore Montessori Community School students are White, 22% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Moore Montessori Community School?
Moore Montessori Community School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Moore Montessori Community School offer ?
Moore Montessori Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-7 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Moore Montessori Community School part of?
Moore Montessori Community School is part of Moore Montessori Community School District.
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