Serving 297 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Monocacy Valley Montessori ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 297 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Monocacy Valley Montessori ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Monocacy Valley Montessori's student population of 297 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
297 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Monocacy Valley Montessori ranks within the top 30% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Monocacy Valley Montessori is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#300 out of 1343 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
13%
21%
Black
12%
33%
White
59%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Monocacy Valley Montessori's ranking?
Monocacy Valley Montessori is ranked #300 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Monocacy Valley Montessori often compared to?
Monocacy Valley Montessoriis often viewed alongside schools like Frederick Classical Charter, Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Monocacy Valley Montessori?
297 students attend Monocacy Valley Montessori.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Monocacy Valley Montessori students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Monocacy Valley Montessori?
Monocacy Valley Montessori has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Monocacy Valley Montessori offer ?
Monocacy Valley Montessori offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Monocacy Valley Montessori part of?
Monocacy Valley Montessori is part of Frederick County Public Schools School District.
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