Monarch Academy

Summary:

Monarch Academy is a public charter elementary and middle school located in Glen Burnie, Maryland, serving 681 students from kindergarten through 8th grade. The school is part of the Anne Arundel County Public Schools district, which is ranked 10th out of 25 districts in Maryland and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Monarch Academy stands out for its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of African American (39.94%) and Hispanic (9.4%) students compared to nearby schools. Academically, the school performs well, with 51.2% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, surpassing the district (53.9%) and state (48.4%) averages. The school also excels in Algebra I, with 52.9% of students proficient or better, significantly higher than the district (30.3%) and state (20%) averages. Monarch Academy's performance for specific student subgroups, such as African American students and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds, is also noteworthy, with the school ranking among the top schools in Maryland for these groups.

While Monarch Academy generally outperforms the nearby schools, such as Solley Elementary and Point Pleasant Elementary, which also demonstrate strong performance, particularly in English Language Arts, Monarch Academy's consistent academic performance, diverse student population, and investment in resources suggest it is a strong-performing public charter school that provides a solid educational foundation for its students.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 6730 Baymeadow Drive
       Glen Burnie, MD  21060


(410) 760-2072

District: Anne Arundel County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
405th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,945 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  681

Racial breakdown:

African American:
39.9%
White:
37.3%
Hispanic:
9.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33.9% Help


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Compare Details Monarch Academy ranks better than 52.9% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 44th among 80 ranked elementary schools in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.55. (See more...)
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Compare Details Monarch Academy ranks better than 75.3% of middle schools in Maryland. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.53. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (39.9%), White (37.3%), Hispanic (9.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 33.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Monarch Academy is 14.1. 44 elementary schools in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Monarch Academy is $16,945. 46 elementary schools in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Monarch Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Monarch Academy 81st of 328 Maryland public middle schools. (See Monarch Academy in the ranking list.)

Anne Arundel County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Anne Arundel County Public Schools 10th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Monarch Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Monarch Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 53.72 448th 853 47.5%
2012 35.28 629th 857 26.6%
2013 38.81 573rd 847 32.3%
2014 62.36 372nd 867 57.1%
2015 49.52 394th 859 54.1%
2016 37.81 495th 845 41.4%
2017 44.60 431st 847 49.1%
2018 38.91 479th 857 44.1%
2019 49.00 393rd 853 53.9%
2021 55.39 255th 802 68.2%
2022 49.54 406th 862 52.9%
2023 38.58 471st 855 44.9%
2024 46.55 405th 859 52.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Monarch Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 54.99 155th 546 71.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Monarch Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 57.27 229th 796 71.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Monarch Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 54.57 251st 788 68.1%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Monarch Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 62.19 104th 504 79.4%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Monarch Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 49.30 239th 528 54.7%
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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Monarch Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Monarch Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 35.23 218th 314 30.6%
2013 37.75 208th 316 34.2%
2014 63.00 141st 339 58.4%
2015 51.02 138th 315 56.2%
2016 46.59 161st 314 48.7%
2017 54.83 139th 317 56.2%
2018 42.33 179th 328 45.4%
2019 47.19 151st 316 52.2%
2021 63.02 88th 303 71.0%
2022 52.65 145th 333 56.5%
2023 64.74 89th 322 72.4%
2024 68.53 81st 328 75.3%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Monarch Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 60.59 28th 120 76.7%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Monarch Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 46.90 136th 273 50.2%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Monarch Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 74.19 57th 303 81.2%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Monarch Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 51.52 124th 288 56.9%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Monarch Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 56.57 98th 259 62.2%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Monarch Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 52.15 100th 210 52.4%
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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a parent
Friday, June 18, 2021

Open Quote Not what it should be. Great concept! Great idea! Poor administration and vision. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, May 22, 2017

Open Quote School has dropped significantly in its success due to the lack of a decent administration. The principal will delegate just about everything and doesn't communicate well with her faculty. Students show little or no respect for the staff, but that does seem o to both ways. Group punishment is a standard from many staff. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, December 29, 2016

Open Quote This is my son's 5th year. I love the school's approach to learning. The principal is phenomenal. Kudos to everyone! Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, February 5, 2015

Open Quote There are about 20-24 kids per class in each grade level. Each teacher has a TA and each of my kids, I have 3, LOVE their teachers and their TAs. The uniforms are great, the hallways are very stimulating to the mind because every hallway is a different theme, throughout the entire school. The kids get a lot of attention from their teachers and they learn a lot of REAL WORLD tasks. I love the way this school gives their full attention in teaching the children and expanding their possibilities. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Monarch Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 111 78 11 10 2 n/a n/a 0 212
2011 171 135 7 28 4 0 18 0 363
2012 265 162 13 33 4 0 35 0 512
2013 344 209 16 36 1 1 53 0 660
2014 327 209 27 41 1 0 57 0 662
2015 346 197 24 48 1 0 60 0 676
2016 325 217 24 53 2 0 57 0 678
2017 325 217 18 59 2 0 58 0 679
2018 316 215 22 64 2 1 59 0 679
2019 295 228 23 67 1 0 64 0 678
2020 291 244 24 62 1 0 57 0 679
2021 273 246 25 68 3 1 65 0 681
2022 280 254 25 66 1 1 52 0 679
2023 254 272 26 64 2 1 60 2 681

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Monarch Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 212 13.1 16.1 27.8
2011 363 22.0 16.4 24.2
2012 512 32.2 15.8 26.6
2013 660 42.3 15.5 26.8
2014 662 43.0 15.3 26.4
2015 676 46.0 14.6 26.5
2016 678 47.0 14.4 26
2017 679 45.6 14.8 24.6
2018 679 46.6 14.5 23.6
2019 678 46.6 14.5 25.1
2020 679 46.5 14.6 22.2
2021 681 46.5 14.6 28
2022 679 48.0 14.1 30.8
2023 681 48.0 14.1 33.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Monarch Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 212 13.1 16.1 27.8
2011 363 22.0 16.4 24.2
2012 512 32.2 15.8 26.6
2013 660 42.3 15.5 26.8
2014 662 43.0 15.3 26.4
2015 676 46.0 14.6 26.5
2016 678 47.0 14.4 26
2017 679 45.6 14.8 24.6
2018 679 46.6 14.5 23.6
2019 678 46.6 14.5 25.1
2020 679 46.5 14.6 22.2
2021 681 46.5 14.6 28
2022 679 48.0 14.1 30.8
2023 681 48.0 14.1 33.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Monarch Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $79 (0.6%) $13,388 (99.4%) $13,467
2020 $238 (1.7%) $14,058 (98.3%) $14,296
2021 $496 (3.4%) $14,077 (96.6%) $14,573
2022 $983 (5.8%) $15,835 (94.2%) $16,817
2023 $979 (5.8%) $15,966 (94.2%) $16,945

Data source: Maryland Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Monarch Academy

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
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Ranks 393rd of 853 Elementary schoolsRanks 471st of 855 Elementary schools
 9%
Ranks 151st of 316 Middle schoolsRanks 89th of 322 Middle schools
 20.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students678681
 0.4%
African American228272
 19.3%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian2326
 13%
Hispanic6764
 4.5%
Pacific Islander01
White295254
 13.9%
Two or More Races6460
 6.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients25.1%33.9%
 8.8%


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Students at Monarch Academy are 40% African American, 37% White, 9% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 681 students attended Monarch Academy.

Monarch Academy ranks 405th of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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