Is Monarch Academy a good school?

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

How many students attend Monarch Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 685 students attended Monarch Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Monarch Academy?

Students at Monarch Academy are 42% African American, 36% White, 10% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

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:
405^th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,945

Student/teacher ratio: 14.1

Number of students: 685

Racial breakdown:

African American:

42.0%

White:

35.9%

Hispanic:

9.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Monarch Academy ranks better than 52.9% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 44^th among 80 ranked elementary schools in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.55. (See more...)

Compare Details Monarch Academy ranks better than 75.3% of middle schools in Maryland. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.53. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a 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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (42%), White (35.9%), Hispanic (9.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 36.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Monarch Academy is 14.1. 52 elementary schools in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Monarch Academy is $16,945. 48 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 81^st 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 10^th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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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
2011	53.72	448^th	853	47.5%
2012	35.28	629^th	857	26.6%
2013	38.81	573^rd	847	32.3%
2014	62.36	372^nd	867	57.1%
2015	49.52	394^th	859	54.1%
2016	37.81	495^th	845	41.4%
2017	44.60	431^st	847	49.1%
2018	38.91	479^th	857	44.1%
2019	49.00	393^rd	853	53.9%
2021	55.39	255^th	802	68.2%
2022	49.54	406^th	862	52.9%
2023	38.58	471^st	855	44.9%
2024	46.55	405^th	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	155^th	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	229^th	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	251^st	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	104^th	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	239^th	528	54.7%

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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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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
2012	35.23	218^th	314	30.6%
2013	37.75	208^th	316	34.2%
2014	63.00	141^st	339	58.4%
2015	51.02	138^th	315	56.2%
2016	46.59	161^st	314	48.7%
2017	54.83	139^th	317	56.2%
2018	42.33	179^th	328	45.4%
2019	47.19	151^st	316	52.2%
2021	63.02	88^th	303	71.0%
2022	52.65	145^th	333	56.5%
2023	64.74	89^th	322	72.4%
2024	68.53	81^st	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	28^th	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	136^th	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	57^th	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	124^th	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	98^th	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	100^th	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.

Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

Review counts

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Reviews:

by a parent
Friday, June 18, 2021

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

by a parent
Monday, May 22, 2017

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

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

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

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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
2024	246	288	22	68	2	1	58	0	685

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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
2024	685	48.5	14.1	36.9

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
2024	685	48.5	14.1	36.9

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Monarch Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

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

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	678	681	0.4%
African American	228	272	19.3%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	23	26	13%
Hispanic	67	64	4.5%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	295	254	13.9%
Two or More Races	64	60	6.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	25.1%	33.9%	8.8%

Schools Near Monarch Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAP Mathematics (2024)						MCAP English Language Arts (2024)							MCAP Algebra I (2024)	MCAP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Algebra I End of Course	MCAP Science 5th Grade	MCAP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Monarch Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	6730 Baymeadow Drive	Glen Burnie	21060	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	Yes	No	No	No	(410) 760-2072	685	49	14.1	36.9%	246 (35.9%)	288 (42.0%)	68 (9.9%)	22 (3.2%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	58 (8.5%)	46.6	405^th of 859 public elementary schools	52.9%		38.6	471^st of 855 public elementary schools	44.9%	66	46.5	29.3	18.3	11.8	37.5	27.9	50.7	40.0	36.6	60.5	62.5	55.1	51.2	52.9	25.4	29.5	$16,945	$979	$15,966
Point Pleasant Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1035 Dumbarton Rd	Glen Burnie	21060	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 787-5630	499	45	11.1	70.5%	217 (43.5%)	94 (18.8%)	138 (27.7%)	16 (3.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (6.6%)	40.5	452^nd of 859 public elementary schools	47.4%		33.3	521^st of 855 public elementary schools	39.1%	69	40.8	20.3	15.6			25.5	48.6	50.0	42.7				46.9		14.3		$19,197	$2,252	$16,946
North Glen Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	615 West Furnace Branch Rd	Glen Burnie	21061	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 222-6416	309	28	10.9	78.3%	64 (20.7%)	86 (27.8%)	119 (38.5%)	12 (3.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (8.7%)	14.9	728^th of 859 public elementary schools	15.3%		12.9	767^th of 855 public elementary schools	10.3%	39	26.5	6.0	9.3			14.1	24.5	26.0	11.6				21.1		8.5		$20,941	$2,375	$18,566
George T. Cromwell Elementary	Public	K-5	221 Olen Drive	Glen Burnie	21061	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 787-6100	363	33	11.0	69.4%	147 (40.5%)	55 (15.2%)	124 (34.2%)	19 (5.2%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	16 (4.4%)	32.8	509^th of 859 public elementary schools	40.7%		29.8	548^th of 855 public elementary schools	35.9%	39	22.8	28.0	9.8			19.6	42.9	49.0	40.0				43.6		9.7		$20,769	$2,597	$18,172
Glendale Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	105 Carroll Rd	Glen Burnie	21060	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 787-1410	402	44	9.0	74.4%	138 (34.3%)	59 (14.7%)	175 (43.5%)	8 (2.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (5.0%)	34.1	494^th of 859 public elementary schools	42.5%		28.3	559^th of 855 public elementary schools	34.6%	65	31.0	14.8	20.7			21.1	43.1	32.6	47.4				39.8		21.1		$20,619	$2,507	$18,112
Hilltop Elementary	Public	K-5	415 Melrose Ave	Glen Burnie	21061	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 424-2400	533	48	11.1	80.3%	113 (21.2%)	193 (36.2%)	162 (30.4%)	26 (4.9%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	35 (6.6%)	23.8	597^th of 859 public elementary schools	30.5%		11	795^th of 855 public elementary schools	7.0%	198	18.1	19.1	16.2			17.7	24.1	39.1	33.7				32.5		11.2		$20,478	$2,625	$17,853
Solley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7608 Solley Rd	Glen Burnie	21060	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 222-6473	718	49	14.5	40.1%	379 (52.8%)	141 (19.6%)	105 (14.6%)	27 (3.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	64 (8.9%)	44.1	429^th of 859 public elementary schools	50.1%		50.9	365^th of 855 public elementary schools	57.3%	64	51.5	23.1	16.0			29.4	49.5	40.8	44.1				44.7		20.7		$15,869	$1,449	$14,419
Ferndale Early Education Center	Public	PK	105 Packard Ave	Glen Burnie	21061	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 590-4790	143	12	11.7	76.2%	43 (30.1%)	50 (35.0%)	30 (21.0%)	11 (7.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.6%)								(n/a)																	$28,497	$3,603	$24,894
Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	201 East 11th Ave	Baltimore	21225	Baltimore city	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 222-6593	551	42	13.1	87.5%	133 (24.1%)	127 (23.0%)	226 (41.0%)	15 (2.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (8.9%)	30.4	535^th of 859 public elementary schools	37.7%		38.7	470^th of 855 public elementary schools	45.0%	65	30.1	17.7	14.3			20.4	34.9	52.1	32.2				40.1		9.8		$20,076	$2,334	$17,742
Bay-Brook Elementary/Middle	Public	PK, KG-8	4301 10th Street	Baltimore	21225	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 396-1357	683	39	17.5	79.2%	46 (6.7%)	361 (52.9%)	256 (37.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (2.8%)								(n/a)										7.9	19.0	9.3	8.4			5.1	$18,335	$1,301	$17,034

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