Below Average
#1064 of 1,363 schools in MD
Monocacy Valley Montessori
School · Frederick County Public Schools · Frederick, MD
A Frederick County Public Schools charter school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
217 Dill Avenue, Frederick, MD 21701
- Math 31% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 62% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Monocacy Valley Montessori score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 47% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 72% (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
22.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Monocacy Valley Montessori sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 94Walker's Paradise
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 77Very 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
$102,306
Median home value
$404,900
Median rent
$1,607/mo
College educated
49.7%
Homeownership
67.2%
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21701; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.8 | PK–12 | 3.5 mi | 115 | Compare → |
| Laurel Hall SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7 | 1–12 | 4.3 mi | 54 | Compare → |
| Laurel Hall School - FrederickPrivate · tuition | 7.2 | 3–12 | 4.3 mi | 38 | Compare → |
| Frederick Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.9 | 1–12 | 4.4 mi | 35 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Frederick County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 69
- Rank in district
- #65 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 Valley Montessori is listed in Frederick County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Monocacy Valley Montessori
Monocacy Valley Montessori is a public school in Frederick, MD, part of Frederick County Public Schools, serving approximately 350 students in grades Pre-K-9th with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,064 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Monocacy Valley Montessori
What grades does Monocacy Valley Montessori serve?
Monocacy Valley Montessori serves students in grades Pre-K through 9th.
How many students attend Monocacy Valley Montessori?
Monocacy Valley Montessori has an enrollment of approximately 350 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monocacy Valley Montessori?
The student-teacher ratio at Monocacy Valley Montessori is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Monocacy Valley Montessori rank in MD?
Monocacy Valley Montessori ranks #1,064 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Monocacy Valley Montessori's MySchoolScout rating?
Monocacy Valley Montessori has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Valley Montessori?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Monocacy Valley Montessori has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Monocacy Valley Montessori a charter school?
Yes, Monocacy Valley Montessori is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Monocacy Valley Montessori a Title I school?
No, Monocacy Valley Montessori is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Monocacy Valley Montessori?
22.9% of students at Monocacy Valley Montessori 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
- Pre-K – 9th
- Enrollment
- 350
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Frederick County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.1%
- Phone
- (240) 236-6100
- Area population (ZIP 21701)
- 41,340
- Area average commute
- 28.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
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 21701; 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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