Serving 985 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Monarch Academy Public Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 5% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
985 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)5%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)10%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
2%
23%
Black
96%
33%
White
1%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% MD state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MD state average).
How many students attend Monarch Academy Public Charter School?
985 students attend Monarch Academy Public Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Monarch Academy Public Charter School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Monarch Academy Public Charter School?
Monarch Academy Public Charter School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Monarch Academy Public Charter School offer ?
Monarch Academy Public Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Monarch Academy Public Charter School part of?
Monarch Academy Public Charter School is part of Baltimore City Public Schools.
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