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Montpelier Elementary

Summary:

Montpelier Elementary is a public elementary school in Laurel, Maryland, serving 562 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Prince George's County Public Schools district, which is ranked 22 out of 25 in Maryland and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Montpelier Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of African American (63.52%) and Hispanic (27.76%) students compared to nearby schools. The school's academic performance, as measured by MCAP test scores, is generally lower than the state and county averages across all grades and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, only 18.2% of Montpelier students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 24.1% statewide and 10.8% in the county. Montpelier's performance also varies significantly by student subgroup, with Hispanic and low-socioeconomic status students performing relatively well, but the school's rankings for female, male, and African American students are much lower.

Montpelier Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Maryland elementary schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade. The school's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 56.77% to 77.76% over the past three school years, suggests that it may face additional challenges related to socioeconomic factors. While Montpelier's performance is generally lower than the state and county averages, some nearby schools, such as James H. Harrison Elementary and Vansville Elementary, have higher academic achievement in certain areas, providing potential insights for Montpelier's improvement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 9200 Muirkirk Rd
       Laurel, MD  20708-2842

(301) 497-3670

District: Prince George's County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
558th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,446 Help


Students who attend Montpelier Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle
High:    Laurel High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.4 Help
Number of students:  562

Racial breakdown:

African American:
63.5%
Hispanic:
27.8%
White:
3.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  77.8% Help


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Compare Details Montpelier Elementary ranks worse than 65% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 45th among 137 ranked elementary schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.31. (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 Racial makeup is: African American (63.5%), Hispanic (27.8%), White (3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 77.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Montpelier Elementary is 15.4. 103 elementary schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Montpelier Elementary is $16,446. 129 elementary schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Prince George's County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Prince George's County Public Schools 22nd of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Montpelier Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Montpelier Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 69.60 267th 803 66.7%
2005 70.45 241st 805 70.1%
2006 71.70 233rd 804 71.0%
2007 71.38 230th 818 71.9%
2008 47.16 514th 838 38.7%
2009 27.85 688th 850 19.1%
2010 46.76 535th 855 37.4%
2011 38.02 585th 853 31.4%
2012 41.52 580th 857 32.3%
2013 39.56 566th 847 33.2%
2014 59.22 408th 867 52.9%
2015 43.28 448th 859 47.8%
2016 39.12 486th 845 42.5%
2017 41.74 456th 847 46.2%
2018 32.64 538th 857 37.2%
2019 28.41 565th 853 33.8%
2021 22.04 592nd 802 26.2%
2022 28.00 594th 862 31.1%
2023 27.23 568th 855 33.6%
2024 27.31 558th 859 35.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Montpelier Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 56.46 141st 546 74.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Montpelier Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 21.69 611th 796 23.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Montpelier Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 22.94 574th 788 27.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Montpelier Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 39.35 291st 504 42.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Montpelier Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 42.17 143rd 347 58.8%
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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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Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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Monday, August 29, 2016

Open Quote I would never recommend any parent to send your child to this school unless your child is white. The school nurse let my son sit in his urine for 2 hours before she decided to call me she sent my child back to class with wet clothes because she didn't see it as an emergency. When I found out I went to the school and I was very upset the vice principal just looked at me while I was telling her my concern. The next day I received a barred letter from the school principal Carla Furlow she said I was being disruptive to her office staff. She never once acknowledge my son being left in his urine. I also saw with my eyes the school nurse being very mean to a Hispanic girl when she was bleeding she acted as if the little girl had disease and she didn't want to touch her, at the same time a Caucasian boy was in the office throwing up and was very sice and the school nurse was rubbing his head and back telling him everything would be OK while Hispanic girl was still sitting there bleeding. This school is the worst school for children the principal is rude and she doesn't care about her students DO NOT NOT MAKE THE MISTAKE OF SENDING YOUR CHILD TO THIS SCHOOL.

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by a parent
Friday, June 6, 2014

Open Quote I made the mistake of sending my daughter here. Her teacher was not the issue, however the principal, assistant principal, and counselor are some of the rudest, unprofessional, and most vile women I have ever had the displeasure of interacting with. My daughter was being viciously bullied and because the bullies told lies about her, she ended up in trouble while the bullies suffered zero consequences. I might add that there was also racism directed at my mixed race daughter which saddened and disgusted me. The curriculum seemed lacking, as my daughter reported she had already learned the material the year before (We lived in a different state). After only a couple of months I pulled my daughter out of this joke of a school and am now homeschooling. Stay far away from this place! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Montpelier Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 266 96 17 3 2 n/a n/a 12 396
1990 302 113 24 6 1 n/a n/a 0 446
1991 321 148 28 8 2 n/a n/a 37 544
1992 310 196 36 13 3 n/a n/a 0 558
1993 322 218 31 17 1 n/a n/a 0 589
1994 323 223 36 16 1 n/a n/a 0 599
1995 325 223 29 11 2 n/a n/a 0 590
1996 325 223 29 11 2 n/a n/a 0 590
1997 294 216 34 10 2 n/a n/a 0 556
1998 260 233 32 6 1 n/a n/a 0 532
1999 243 255 34 12 1 n/a n/a 0 545
2000 225 295 27 8 2 n/a n/a 0 557
2001 183 353 27 14 3 n/a n/a 0 580
2002 122 553 29 32 2 n/a n/a 0 738
2003 122 553 29 32 2 n/a n/a 0 738
2004 74 576 27 34 3 n/a n/a 0 714
2005 57 573 32 36 3 n/a n/a 0 701
2006 40 575 26 44 1 n/a n/a 0 686
2007 39 548 28 83 1 n/a n/a 0 699
2008 35 520 24 90 1 n/a n/a 0 670
2009 26 502 15 80 4 n/a n/a 0 627
2010 23 492 14 79 3 n/a n/a 0 611
2011 26 545 10 94 3 0 23 0 701
2012 20 485 12 101 3 1 28 0 650
2013 26 427 14 100 0 1 20 0 588
2014 20 420 20 117 0 0 18 0 595
2015 14 396 20 134 0 0 19 0 583
2016 13 399 18 135 0 0 21 0 586
2017 19 381 21 144 0 0 23 0 588
2018 13 353 20 158 1 0 26 0 571
2019 10 353 16 145 1 0 35 0 560
2020 12 364 16 178 0 0 34 0 604
2021 15 362 12 153 0 0 35 0 577
2022 39 355 12 134 2 1 26 0 569
2023 17 357 13 156 2 1 16 0 562

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 Montpelier Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 396 16.2 24.4 n/a
1990 446 19.2 23.2 14.6
1991 544 21.6 25.1 15.6
1992 558 23.5 23.7 20.3
1993 589 23.7 24.9 19.2
1994 599 24.5 24.4 23.2
1995 590 24.1 24.5 18
1996 590 24.1 24.5 18
1997 556 25.4 21.9 18.3
1998 532 24.9 21.4 15.8
1999 545 25.0 21.8 20.2
2000 557 29.4 18.9 19.2
2001 580 28.8 20.1 20.2
2002 738 29.3 25.2 32.1
2003 738 29.3 25.2 32.1
2004 714 36.5 19.6 32.5
2005 701 38.0 18.4 36.5
2006 686 38.0 18.1 36
2007 699 41.4 16.9 38.3
2008 670 41.1 16.3 38.1
2009 627 35.2 17.8 48.5
2010 611 36.2 16.8 58.1
2011 701 38.4 18.2 55.9
2012 650 33.1 19.6 60.6
2013 588 27.9 21.0 59.9
2014 595 31.7 18.7 61.2
2015 583 34.0 17.1 61.9
2016 586 36.0 16.2 60.9
2017 588 36.4 16.1 65
2018 571 35.8 15.9 63.4
2019 560 35.9 15.5 64.1
2020 604 37.9 15.9 59.6
2021 577 39.4 14.6 66.6
2022 569 40.9 13.9 56.8
2023 562 36.4 15.4 77.8

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 Montpelier Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 396 16.2 24.4 n/a
1990 446 19.2 23.2 14.6
1991 544 21.6 25.1 15.6
1992 558 23.5 23.7 20.3
1993 589 23.7 24.9 19.2
1994 599 24.5 24.4 23.2
1995 590 24.1 24.5 18
1996 590 24.1 24.5 18
1997 556 25.4 21.9 18.3
1998 532 24.9 21.4 15.8
1999 545 25.0 21.8 20.2
2000 557 29.4 18.9 19.2
2001 580 28.8 20.1 20.2
2002 738 29.3 25.2 32.1
2003 738 29.3 25.2 32.1
2004 714 36.5 19.6 32.5
2005 701 38.0 18.4 36.5
2006 686 38.0 18.1 36
2007 699 41.4 16.9 38.3
2008 670 41.1 16.3 38.1
2009 627 35.2 17.8 48.5
2010 611 36.2 16.8 58.1
2011 701 38.4 18.2 55.9
2012 650 33.1 19.6 60.6
2013 588 27.9 21.0 59.9
2014 595 31.7 18.7 61.2
2015 583 34.0 17.1 61.9
2016 586 36.0 16.2 60.9
2017 588 36.4 16.1 65
2018 571 35.8 15.9 63.4
2019 560 35.9 15.5 64.1
2020 604 37.9 15.9 59.6
2021 577 39.4 14.6 66.6
2022 569 40.9 13.9 56.8
2023 562 36.4 15.4 77.8

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 Montpelier Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $374 (2.8%) $13,217 (97.2%) $13,591
2020 $331 (2.6%) $12,231 (97.4%) $12,561
2021 $608 (4.4%) $13,279 (95.6%) $13,888
2022 $1,378 (8.5%) $14,744 (91.5%) $16,122
2023 $1,419 (8.6%) $15,027 (91.4%) $16,446

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Montpelier Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 565th of 853 Elementary schoolsRanks 568th of 855 Elementary schools
 0.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students560562
 0.4%
African American353357
 1.1%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian1613
 18.8%
Hispanic145156
 7.6%
Pacific Islander01
White1017
 70%
Two or More Races3516
 54.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64.1%77.8%
 13.7%

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Montpelier Elementary ranks 558th of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Montpelier Elementary are 64% African American, 28% Hispanic, 3% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Students who attend Montpelier Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle
High : Laurel High

In the 2022-23 school year, 562 students attended Montpelier Elementary.


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