Very Good
#357 of 1,363 schools in MD
Top 26% in state
Monarch Academy
Elementary School · Anne Arundel County Public Schools · Glen Burnie, MD
An Anne Arundel County Public Schools charter elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6730 Baymeadow Drive, Glen Burnie, MD 21060
- Math 28% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 57% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Monarch Academy score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 42% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Monarch Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Transit 16Minimal Transit
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$99,739
Median home value
$352,800
Median rent
$1,620/mo
College educated
31.9%
Homeownership
76%
Poverty rate
8.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21060; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Point Pleasant ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 499 | Compare → |
| Faith Baptist Child Development CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.5 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| North Glen ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 309 | Compare → |
| George T. Cromwell ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–5 | 1.8 mi | 363 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Anne Arundel County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 126
- Rank in district
- #35 of 123
- District spending per student
- $17,624NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Monarch Academy is listed in Anne Arundel County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Monarch Academy
Monarch Academy is a public elementary school in Glen Burnie, MD, part of Anne Arundel County Public Schools, serving approximately 685 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #357 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Monarch Academy
What grades does Monarch Academy serve?
Monarch Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Monarch Academy?
Monarch Academy has an enrollment of approximately 685 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monarch Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Monarch Academy is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Monarch Academy rank in MD?
Monarch Academy ranks #357 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Monarch Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Monarch Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Monarch Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Monarch Academy has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Monarch Academy a charter school?
Yes, Monarch Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Monarch Academy a Title I school?
No, Monarch Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Monarch Academy?
36.9% of students at Monarch Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 685
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Anne Arundel County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.1%
- Phone
- (410) 760-2072
- Area population (ZIP 21060)
- 39,225
- Area average commute
- 30 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 21060; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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