Island Montessori Charter School vs Myrtle Grove Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Island Montessori Charter School
Wilmington · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
220 students
Myrtle Grove Middle
Wilmington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
600 students
| Measure | Island Montessori Charter School Wilmington, North Carolina | Myrtle Grove Middle Wilmington, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #251 of 1,457 | #132 of 469 |
| National rank | #20273 of 50,301 | #8552 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 220 | 600 |
| Enrollment | 220 | 600 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 99% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 48% |
| city | Wilmington | Wilmington |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Island Montessori Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.0 vs 45.8).
- •Myrtle Grove Middle does better on math proficiency (48% vs 42%).
- •Island Montessori Charter School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 55%).
- •Island Montessori Charter School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 15.0).
- •Myrtle Grove Middle is the larger school with 600 students compared with 220.
- •Island Montessori Charter School is a charter school while Myrtle Grove Middle is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Island Montessori Charter School better than Myrtle Grove Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Island Montessori Charter School ranks higher (57.0 vs 45.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Island Montessori Charter School and Myrtle Grove Middle?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Wilmington and Wilmington in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Island Montessori Charter School: 220. Myrtle Grove Middle: 600. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Island Montessori Charter School and Myrtle Grove Middle rank in North Carolina?
Island Montessori Charter School is 251st of 1,457 and Myrtle Grove Middle is 132nd of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).