Serving 523 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Monocacy Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 523 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Monocacy Elementary serves the southwest section of Frederick, MD, covering an area of approximately 2.5 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school within 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge being about 1.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Monocacy Elementary School's student population of 523 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
523 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
One Team One Purpose One Promise: Collaborative Effort
School Rankings
Monocacy Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Monocacy Elementary School is 0.74, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#678 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
35%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
28%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
24%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.1%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Monocacy Elementary School's ranking?
Monocacy Elementary School is ranked #678 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Monocacy Elementary School often compared to?
Monocacy Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spring Ridge Elementary School, Yellow Springs Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Monocacy Elementary School?
523 students attend Monocacy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Monocacy Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 24% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Monocacy Elementary School?
Monocacy Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Monocacy Elementary School offer ?
Monocacy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Monocacy Elementary School part of?
Monocacy Elementary School is part of Frederick County School District.
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