Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter

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Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter ranks 411 th of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter is an elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Frederick, Maryland, a district ranked 6th out of 25 in the state. The school has seen a decline in its white student population in recent years, with increases in African American and Hispanic enrollment.

While Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter excels in English Language Arts, particularly in the upper grades, it struggles with mathematics proficiency across all grade levels, underperforming both the Frederick County and Maryland state averages. However, the school stands out with exceptional Algebra I performance, with 72.7% of students meeting proficiency standards in 2023-2024, far exceeding the district and state. In science, the school's proficiency rates are below the county and state averages.

Compared to nearby public schools, Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter's mathematics performance lags behind most, with the exception of Hillcrest Elementary and Waverley Elementary, which also struggle in this area. In contrast, the school's English Language Arts performance is generally stronger than its neighbors, with the exception of Parkway Elementary, which outperforms Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter in this subject.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-8

7215 Corporate Court
Frederick, MD 21703

(301) 663-7970

District: Frederick County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
411^th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,417

Student/teacher ratio: 18.0

Number of students: 314

Racial breakdown:

White:

53.8%

African American:

17.5%

Hispanic:

16.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 28.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter ranks better than 52.2% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 34^th among 39 ranked elementary schools in the Frederick County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.43. (See more...)

Compare Details Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter ranks better than 79.9% of middle schools in Maryland. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.42. (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 Student population at Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (53.8%), African American (17.5%), Hispanic (16.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 28.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter is 18. 37 elementary schools in the Frederick County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter employs 17.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter is $13,417. 35 elementary schools in the Frederick County Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter 66^th of 328 Maryland public middle schools. (See Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter in the ranking list.)

Frederick County Public Schools:

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

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Rank History for Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile
2015	43.81	443^rd	859	48.4%
2016	32.30	552^nd	845	34.7%
2017	20.31	665^th	847	21.5%
2018	52.48	371^st	857	56.7%
2019	50.11	381^st	853	55.3%
2021	48.58	291^st	802	63.7%
2022	35.40	530^th	862	38.5%
2023	25.67	582^nd	855	31.9%
2024	45.43	411^th	859	52.2%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	53.96	252^nd	796	68.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	42.51	343^rd	788	56.5%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	36.04	305^th	528	42.2%

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

Rank History for Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter

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Rank History for all middle school students at Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile
2017	42.91	178^th	317	43.8%
2018	73.07	84^th	328	74.4%
2019	73.63	80^th	316	74.7%
2021	79.30	49^th	303	83.8%
2022	70.48	91^st	333	72.7%
2023	71.30	73^rd	322	77.3%
2024	75.42	66^th	328	79.9%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	75.22	55^th	303	81.8%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	82.26	40^th	288	86.1%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	59.17	84^th	210	60.0%

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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
Tuesday, September 12, 2017

As a parent, I love our school! I believe test scores are only a very small snapshot of how well a child is doing. Websites such as this are not helpful in examining how the whole student is benefiting from a school. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, April 28, 2017

Carroll Creek Montessori is a very good young school that is striving towards excellence. The positive school culture, with a focus on integrity, compassion and personal responsibility, in addition to a love of learning, is amazing. I also appreciate the global outlook and respect for diverse cultures that is imbued in the students. I feel that this school is able to provide more in-depth learning than a traditional program and the Montessori approach is unique in it's ability to allow students to help guide their own educational path. Communication between the school and families is very good and there are lots of different ways for parents to get involved in the school community. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2013	83	13	5	20	1	0	5	127
2014	113	21	9	33	1	1	8	186
2015	136	13	11	38	1	1	8	208
2016	150	22	14	36	1	0	10	233
2017	170	32	11	41	1	0	12	267
2018	191	37	10	50	1	0	15	304
2019	188	38	13	57	1	0	16	313
2020	199	36	11	56	1	0	15	318
2021	196	44	13	53	1	0	11	318
2022	186	51	16	55	0	0	10	318
2023	169	55	21	51	1	0	17	314

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 Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	127	5.5	23.0	14.2
2014	186	9.1	20.4	12.9
2015	208	11.0	18.9	15.4
2016	233	12.0	19.4	18.9
2017	267	12.4	21.3	20.2
2018	304	13.7	22.1	18.4
2019	313	14.1	22.1	15
2020	318	16.6	19.1	16.7
2021	318	16.6	19.1	20.8
2022	318	16.6	19.1	19.8
2023	314	17.4	18.0	28.3

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 Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	127	5.5	23.0	14.2
2014	186	9.1	20.4	12.9
2015	208	11.0	18.9	15.4
2016	233	12.0	19.4	18.9
2017	267	12.4	21.3	20.2
2018	304	13.7	22.1	18.4
2019	313	14.1	22.1	15
2020	318	16.6	19.1	16.7
2021	318	16.6	19.1	20.8
2022	318	16.6	19.1	19.8
2023	314	17.4	18.0	28.3

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 Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$491 (4.0%)	$11,661 (96.0%)	$12,152
2020	$432 (3.8%)	$10,975 (96.2%)	$11,407
2021	$802 (6.8%)	$11,050 (93.2%)	$11,852
2022	$1,403 (12.5%)	$9,848 (87.5%)	$11,250
2023	$713 (5.3%)	$12,704 (94.7%)	$13,417

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 381^st of 853 Elementary schools	Ranks 582^nd of 855 Elementary schools	23.4%
Ranks 80^th of 316 Middle schools	Ranks 73^rd of 322 Middle schools	2.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	313	314	0.3%
African American	38	55	44.7%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	13	21	61.5%
Hispanic	57	51	10.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	188	169	10.1%
Two or More Races	16	17	6.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	15%	28.3%	13.3%

Schools Near Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter

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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 8th 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
Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	7215 Corporate Court	Frederick	21703	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	Yes	No	No	No	(301) 663-7970	314	17	18.0	28.3%	169 (53.8%)	55 (17.5%)	51 (16.2%)	21 (6.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.4%)	45.4	411^th of 859 public elementary schools	52.2%		25.7	582^nd of 855 public elementary schools	31.9%	171	26.7	20.7	20.0	10.0	32.3	16.7	25.0	63.3	51.7	40.0	73.3	68.8	75.0	62.0	72.7	16.7	39.3	$13,417	$713	$12,704
Ballenger Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5250 Kingsbrook Dr	Frederick	21703	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 236-2500	678	41	16.4	50.0%	184 (27.1%)	161 (23.7%)	197 (29.1%)	64 (9.4%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	68 (10.0%)	52	359^th of 859 public elementary schools	58.2%		54.1	341^st of 855 public elementary schools	60.1%	18	33.3	45.8	24.3				34.4	50.0	65.7	41.8				52.4		16.1		$14,624	$1,082	$13,541
Tuscarora Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6321 Lambert Dr	Frederick	21703	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 566-0000	781	49	15.8	41.6%	207 (26.5%)	203 (26.0%)	224 (28.7%)	78 (10.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	68 (8.7%)	59	313^th of 859 public elementary schools	63.6%		59.8	301^st of 855 public elementary schools	64.8%	12	54.6	33.3	25.0				37.8	55.6	56.9	56.6				56.4		19.8		$15,327	$1,032	$14,296
Orchard Grove Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5898 Hannover Dr	Frederick	21703	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 236-2400	616	38	16.2	49.7%	134 (21.8%)	210 (34.1%)	161 (26.1%)	50 (8.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (9.7%)	56.8	323^rd of 859 public elementary schools	62.4%		58.1	312^th of 855 public elementary schools	63.5%	11	57.3	38.5	21.6				38.8	52.6	57.9	45.0				51.7		21.4		$15,778	$1,026	$14,752
Lincoln Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	200 Madison St	Frederick	21701	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(240) 236-2650	618	53	11.6	77.2%	112 (18.1%)	195 (31.6%)	226 (36.6%)	27 (4.4%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (8.7%)	35.6	485^th of 859 public elementary schools	43.5%		33.5	520^th of 855 public elementary schools	39.2%	35	38.6	29.3	20.4				29.1	32.1	47.9	33.7				37.3		13.4		$19,745	$2,473	$17,272
Parkway Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	300 Carroll Pky	Frederick	21701	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 236-2600	258	18	14.0	44.6%	132 (51.2%)	34 (13.2%)	46 (17.8%)	9 (3.5%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (14.0%)	76.9	191^st of 859 public elementary schools	77.8%		79.9	163^rd of 855 public elementary schools	80.9%	28	55.6	41.5	36.1				44.2	66.7	75.6	62.9				68.8		35.1		$16,459	$963	$15,497
Hillcrest Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1285 Hillcrest Drive	Frederick	21703	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(240) 236-3200	575	63	9.1	92.0%	33 (5.7%)	54 (9.4%)	447 (77.7%)	18 (3.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.8%)	15.3	722^nd of 859 public elementary schools	15.9%		14	750^th of 855 public elementary schools	12.3%	28	21.2	10.3	11.8				14.7	22.5	21.6	24.6				22.8		7.4		$23,311	$3,054	$20,257
Butterfly Ridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	601 Contender Way	Frederick	21703	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(240) 566-0300	625	49	12.7	64.2%	119 (19.0%)	111 (17.8%)	280 (44.8%)	56 (9.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (9.3%)	37	469^th of 859 public elementary schools	45.4%		40.6	452^nd of 855 public elementary schools	47.1%	17	27.5	19.5	18.7				22.4	42.2	46.8	47.3				45.1		14.9		$20,074	$2,169	$17,905
North Frederick Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1010 Fairview Ave	Frederick	21701	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(240) 236-2000	625	45	13.7	53.6%	241 (38.6%)	122 (19.5%)	177 (28.3%)	19 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	64 (10.2%)	52.1	358^th of 859 public elementary schools	58.3%		60.4	296^th of 855 public elementary schools	65.4%	62	35.6	29.2	33.0				32.7	53.1	51.7	48.9				51.3		21.1		$17,410	$1,873	$15,538
Spring Ridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	9051 Ridgefield Dr	Frederick	21701	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 236-1600	628	38	16.3	32.5%	311 (49.5%)	122 (19.4%)	92 (14.6%)	37 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (10.5%)	69	246^th of 859 public elementary schools	71.4%		67.8	255^th of 855 public elementary schools	70.2%	9	58.7	39.8	47.6				49.3	61.5	44.6	53.3				53.8		28.8		$14,578	$1,226	$13,352

Frequently Asked Questions about Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter

How many students attend Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter?

In the 2022-23 school year, 314 students attended Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter.

Is Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter a good school?

Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter ranks 411^th of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter in?

Frederick County Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter?

Students at Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter are 54% White, 18% African American, 16% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

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