Serving 710 students in grades 6-8, Monocacy Middle 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 is 11% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (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 73% 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: 6-8
- Enrollment: 710 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Monocacy Middle serves the western part of Frederick, MD, covering an area of approximately 22.6 square miles. Most students live within a 5 to 10-minute drive from the school, with an average distance of about 3 miles to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 5.6 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Monocacy Middle School's student population of 710 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
710 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Expecting Excellence Everywhere
School Rankings
Monocacy Middle 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 Middle 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
#948 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
35%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
26%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
27%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.1%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Monocacy Middle School's ranking?
Monocacy Middle School is ranked #948 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Monocacy Middle School often compared to?
Monocacy Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Walkersville Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Monocacy Middle School?
710 students attend Monocacy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Monocacy Middle School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 26% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Monocacy Middle School?
Monocacy Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Monocacy Middle School offer ?
Monocacy Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Monocacy Middle School part of?
Monocacy Middle School is part of Frederick County School District.
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