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#685 of 1,363 schools in MD
Monocacy Middle
Middle School · Frederick County Public Schools · Frederick, MD
A Frederick County Public Schools middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
8009 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick, MD 21702
- Math 19% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 49% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Monocacy Middle score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 34% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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
56.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Monocacy Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Transit 23Minimal Transit
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,084/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Frederick), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$104,659
Median home value
$384,800
Median rent
$1,722/mo
College educated
40.5%
Homeownership
63.1%
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21702; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gov. Thomas Johnson MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 571 | Compare → |
| Monocacy Valley MontessoriCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.8 | PK–9 | 2.4 mi | 350 | Compare → |
| West Frederick MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 6–8 | 2.8 mi | 770 | Compare → |
| Rock CreekEnrollment path unverified | 2.1 | PK–12 | 3.6 mi | 72 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Frederick County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 69
- Rank in district
- #49 of 67
- District spending per student
- $16,233NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Monocacy Middle is listed in Frederick County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Monocacy Middle
Monocacy Middle is a public middle school in Frederick, MD, part of Frederick County Public Schools, serving approximately 932 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #685 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Monocacy Middle
What grades does Monocacy Middle serve?
Monocacy Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Monocacy Middle?
Monocacy Middle has an enrollment of approximately 932 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monocacy Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Monocacy Middle is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Monocacy Middle rank in MD?
Monocacy Middle ranks #685 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Monocacy Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Monocacy Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Monocacy Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Monocacy Middle has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Monocacy Middle a charter school?
No, Monocacy Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Monocacy Middle a Title I school?
No, Monocacy Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Monocacy Middle?
56.1% of students at Monocacy Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 932
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 68
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Frederick County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.0%
- Phone
- (240) 236-4700
- Area population (ZIP 21702)
- 47,437
- Area average commute
- 31.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.6
Official sources & links
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 21702; 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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