Monocacy Elementary

Summary:

Monocacy Elementary is a public elementary school in Frederick, Maryland, serving 568 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Frederick County Public Schools district, which is ranked 6 out of 25 in Maryland and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Monocacy Elementary has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 22.89% White, 30.81% African American, 31.16% Hispanic, 4.23% Asian, and 10.74% two or more races. This diversity is higher than some nearby schools, such as Yellow Springs Elementary and Parkway Elementary, which have a higher percentage of White students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by MCAP test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages, particularly for Hispanic students and students from low-income backgrounds.

Monocacy Elementary's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 60.98% to 65.14%, suggests that the school serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges. This may contribute to the school's lower academic performance compared to the district and state. The school's spending per student has increased over the years, from $14,421 in 2018-2019 to $16,270 in 2020-2021, which is higher than some nearby schools. However, the school's academic performance still lags behind, indicating that the funding and resource allocation may not be fully effective in improving student outcomes. Targeted interventions and support programs could be beneficial in addressing the specific needs of Monocacy Elementary's diverse student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 7421 Hayward Rd
       Frederick, MD  21702-3007


(240) 236-1400

District: Frederick County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
374th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,808 Help


Students who attend Monocacy Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Monocacy Middle
High:    Gov. Thomas Johnson High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  568

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
31.2%
African American:
30.8%
White:
22.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Monocacy Elementary ranks better than 56.5% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 32nd among 39 ranked elementary schools in the Frederick County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.18. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Student population at Monocacy Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (31.2%), African American (30.8%), White (22.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 65.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Monocacy Elementary is 13.2, which is the 10th best among 39 elementary schools in the Frederick County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Monocacy Elementary is $17,808, which is the 12th highest among 39 elementary schools in the Frederick County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Monocacy Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Frederick County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Frederick County Public Schools 6th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Monocacy Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Monocacy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 44.80 512th 803 36.2%
2005 54.58 408th 805 49.3%
2006 67.18 289th 804 64.1%
2007 62.10 341st 818 58.3%
2008 27.08 695th 838 17.1%
2009 41.92 566th 850 33.4%
2010 57.77 422nd 855 50.6%
2011 49.47 484th 853 43.3%
2012 32.94 638th 857 25.6%
2013 29.78 656th 847 22.6%
2014 52.60 492nd 867 43.3%
2015 40.82 472nd 859 45.1%
2016 37.41 502nd 845 40.6%
2017 44.22 435th 847 48.6%
2018 39.79 469th 857 45.3%
2019 52.33 360th 853 57.8%
2021 31.08 467th 802 41.8%
2022 42.12 463rd 862 46.3%
2023 42.12 440th 855 48.5%
2024 50.18 374th 859 56.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Monocacy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 39.71 84th 136 38.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Monocacy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 30.49 415th 546 24.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Monocacy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 29.90 495th 796 37.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Monocacy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 33.37 441st 788 44.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Monocacy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 56.08 134th 504 73.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Monocacy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 37.59 187th 347 46.1%
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Rank History for White students at Monocacy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 34.36 311th 528 41.1%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, June 3, 2013

Open Quote Fantastic school. These ratings are not accurate. Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, June 13, 2010

Open Quote Monocacy Elementary is a GREAT school, very involved in the community and currently transitioning into a STEM school (science & technology). Principal Anderson is a true modern day principal who is completely committed to school growth and student success, and is consistently available to parents and teachers. We couldnt be happier with the teachers and staff at Monocacy, who all seem to have a genuine heart and interest in the childrens' educational and social success. The PTA has plenty of events throughout the schoolyear and many parents are involved in and outside the classrooms. All in all, an excellent school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Monocacy Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 515 80 15 20 2 n/a n/a 0 632
1991 558 94 15 23 5 n/a n/a 0 695
1992 565 116 22 20 3 n/a n/a 0 726
1993 565 137 24 17 5 n/a n/a 0 748
1994 519 146 17 20 4 n/a n/a 0 706
1995 512 160 16 23 1 n/a n/a 0 712
1996 512 160 16 23 1 n/a n/a 0 712
1997 448 145 21 30 0 n/a n/a 0 644
1998 471 160 16 31 0 n/a n/a 0 678
1999 432 129 14 29 0 n/a n/a 0 604
2000 395 148 12 36 0 n/a n/a 0 591
2001 396 166 10 40 0 n/a n/a 0 612
2002 379 164 28 61 1 n/a n/a 0 633
2003 379 164 28 61 1 n/a n/a 0 633
2004 391 172 34 71 3 n/a n/a 0 671
2005 355 159 29 81 3 n/a n/a 0 627
2006 315 172 44 92 4 n/a n/a 0 627
2007 282 208 48 118 3 n/a n/a 0 659
2008 286 217 41 128 2 n/a n/a 0 674
2009 263 249 42 115 3 n/a n/a 0 672
2010 251 223 44 111 2 n/a n/a 0 631
2011 237 172 32 132 2 1 68 0 644
2012 219 187 25 116 1 0 58 0 606
2013 218 193 16 123 2 2 55 0 609
2014 209 203 17 122 0 3 42 0 596
2015 203 212 16 118 0 3 38 0 590
2016 192 188 22 142 0 6 38 0 588
2017 189 184 19 156 0 3 45 0 596
2018 190 178 17 183 0 5 48 0 621
2019 180 185 17 184 1 8 44 0 619
2020 167 177 17 190 1 6 53 0 611
2021 129 176 18 178 0 2 48 0 551
2022 128 159 20 175 1 1 55 0 539
2023 130 175 24 177 1 0 61 0 568

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 Monocacy Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 632 31.5 20.0 8.5
1991 695 32.3 21.5 8.2
1992 726 34.8 20.8 10.9
1993 748 38.8 19.3 10.6
1994 706 39.6 17.8 15.4
1995 712 38.5 18.5 13.8
1996 712 38.5 18.5 13.8
1997 644 37.5 17.2 15.4
1998 678 34.0 19.9 17.1
1999 604 34.1 17.7 24.5
2000 591 29.4 20.1 26.9
2001 612 34.2 17.9 26.5
2002 633 36.4 17.4 25.8
2003 633 36.4 17.4 25.8
2004 671 39.2 17.1 28.5
2005 627 42.0 14.9 30.9
2006 627 41.0 15.3 29.3
2007 659 40.1 16.4 35.2
2008 674 47.9 14.1 37.5
2009 672 44.7 15.0 43.5
2010 631 47.6 13.2 43.6
2011 644 49.3 13.0 47
2012 606 50.3 12.0 50.8
2013 609 48.8 12.4 53.4
2014 596 48.3 12.3 52.2
2015 590 43.0 13.7 53.4
2016 588 44.0 13.3 54.6
2017 596 45.7 13.0 56.5
2018 621 42.2 14.6 55.6
2019 619 41.3 14.9 57.8
2020 611 43.4 14.0 59.7
2021 551 44.4 12.4 61
2022 539 41.9 12.8 61.4
2023 568 42.8 13.2 65.1

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 Monocacy Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 632 31.5 20.0 8.5
1991 695 32.3 21.5 8.2
1992 726 34.8 20.8 10.9
1993 748 38.8 19.3 10.6
1994 706 39.6 17.8 15.4
1995 712 38.5 18.5 13.8
1996 712 38.5 18.5 13.8
1997 644 37.5 17.2 15.4
1998 678 34.0 19.9 17.1
1999 604 34.1 17.7 24.5
2000 591 29.4 20.1 26.9
2001 612 34.2 17.9 26.5
2002 633 36.4 17.4 25.8
2003 633 36.4 17.4 25.8
2004 671 39.2 17.1 28.5
2005 627 42.0 14.9 30.9
2006 627 41.0 15.3 29.3
2007 659 40.1 16.4 35.2
2008 674 47.9 14.1 37.5
2009 672 44.7 15.0 43.5
2010 631 47.6 13.2 43.6
2011 644 49.3 13.0 47
2012 606 50.3 12.0 50.8
2013 609 48.8 12.4 53.4
2014 596 48.3 12.3 52.2
2015 590 43.0 13.7 53.4
2016 588 44.0 13.3 54.6
2017 596 45.7 13.0 56.5
2018 621 42.2 14.6 55.6
2019 619 41.3 14.9 57.8
2020 611 43.4 14.0 59.7
2021 551 44.4 12.4 61
2022 539 41.9 12.8 61.4
2023 568 42.8 13.2 65.1

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 Monocacy Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,372 (9.5%) $13,049 (90.5%) $14,421
2020 $1,456 (9.7%) $13,568 (90.3%) $15,024
2021 $1,947 (12.0%) $14,323 (88.0%) $16,270
2022 $2,759 (15.5%) $15,012 (84.5%) $17,771
2023 $2,119 (11.9%) $15,689 (88.1%) $17,808

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Monocacy Elementary

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 360th of 853 Elementary schoolsRanks 440th of 855 Elementary schools
 9.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students619568
 8.2%
African American185175
 5.4%
American Indian11
Asian1724
 41.2%
Hispanic184177
 3.8%
Pacific Islander80
 100%
White180130
 27.8%
Two or More Races4461
 38.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57.8%65.1%
 7.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Monocacy Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 568 students attended Monocacy Elementary.

Students who attend Monocacy Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Monocacy Middle
High : Gov. Thomas Johnson High

Students at Monocacy Elementary are 31% Hispanic, 31% African American, 23% White, 11% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

Monocacy Elementary ranks 374th of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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