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Island Montessori Charter School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 220 students in Island Montessori Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public School in Island Montessori Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
1 School
2,734 Schools
# Students
220 Students
1,549,621 Students
# Teachers
19 Teachers
96,132 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Island Montessori Charter School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 314 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#173 out of 325 school districts
(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%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.72
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
6%
22%
% Black
1%
24%
% White
84%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,259 is higher than the state median of $11,168. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,100 is less than the state median of $11,592. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,259
$11,168
Spending / Student
$11,100
$11,592
Best Island Montessori Charter School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Island Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6339 Carolina Beach Rd
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 795-4860
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 795-4860
Gr: K-8 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Island Montessori Charter School District?
Island Montessori Charter School District manages 1 public schools serving 220 students.
What is the rank of Island Montessori Charter School District?
Island Montessori Charter School District is ranked #172 out of 314 school districts in North Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Island Montessori Charter School District?
84% of Island Montessori Charter School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Island Montessori Charter School District?
Island Montessori Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 16:1.
What is Island Montessori Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,100 is less than the state median of $11,592. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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