Serving 448 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Kemptown Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 448 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Kemptown Elementary serves the southeast part of Monrovia, MD, covering an area of approximately 6 square miles. Families can typically expect a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 3.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kemptown Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Kemptown Elementary School's student population of 448 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
448 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Kemptown Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kemptown Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#89 out of 1338 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Hispanic
9%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Black
4%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
70%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
13%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.5%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kemptown Elementary School's ranking?
Kemptown Elementary School is ranked #89 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Kemptown Elementary School often compared to?
Kemptown Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Green Valley Elementary School, Urbana Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Kemptown Elementary School?
448 students attend Kemptown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Kemptown Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kemptown Elementary School?
Kemptown Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kemptown Elementary School offer ?
Kemptown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Kemptown Elementary School part of?
Kemptown Elementary School is part of Frederick County School District.
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