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Monarch Academy

Q: Is Monarch Academy a good school?

Monarch Academy ranks 419 th of 864 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades K-8

419^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 864 Maryland Elementary Schools

Better than 52% of Maryland elementary schools

Summary

Monarch Academy is a K-8 public charter school in Glen Burnie, MD, serving 687 students within the Anne Arundel County Public Schools district. This school stands out for its exceptional English Language Arts (ELA) performance, with 57.6% of students proficient—surpassing both the district (55.9%) and state (51.7%) averages. This is a stark contrast to nearby schools like Park Elementary (30.2% proficient) and Brooklyn Park Elementary (19.4% proficient). The school also excels in advanced math, with 63.6% of middle school students proficient in Algebra I—nearly three times the district average of 26.3%.

Monarch Academy has a significantly lower chronic absenteeism rate of 12.9%, compared to the district average of 19.9% and rates at nearby schools like Glendale Elementary (21.9%) and North Glen Elementary (26.3%). The school serves a more economically diverse student body, with 38% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch—a lower rate than many surrounding elementary schools. Despite having a higher student-to-teacher ratio (14.1) than most nearby schools, Monarch Academy achieves superior academic outcomes, particularly in ELA and advanced math.

However, the school shows a clear academic dichotomy: while it excels in ELA and advanced math, on-grade-level math proficiency is a weakness, with only 24% of all students proficient—below the district (29.3%) and state (27.1%) averages. This gap is most pronounced in middle school grades, where only 10.4% of 6th graders are proficient in standard math. The K-8 structure appears to be an advantage, creating continuity that benefits students, especially in ELA. Compared to Bay-Brook Elementary/Middle in Baltimore City Public Schools, which has a 55.4% chronic absenteeism rate and far lower proficiency rates, Monarch Academy demonstrates that effective leadership and instructional practices—not just the K-8 model—drive its success.

687

Students ?

14.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,958

Per pupil spending ?

38%

Free/discounted lunch ?

6730 Baymeadow Drive
Glen Burnie, MD 21060

(410) 760-2072

District: Anne Arundel County Public Schools

Racial breakdown:

African American:

44.8%

White:

32.0%

Hispanic:

10.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 41st percentile in 2016 → 52nd in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 11 percentile points since 2016

✓Above the Maryland median (52nd percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school40%

District avg41%

Maryland avg37%

Elementary school

419^th of 864

Maryland public elementary schools ?

Top 48%▲ up 10 pts since 2016

From bottom 41% (2016) to top 48% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

105^th of 339

Maryland public middle schools ?

Top 31%▲ up 20 pts since 2016

From bottom 49% (2016) to top 31% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

42^nd of 81Elementary Schools in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools

13^th of 25Anne Arundel County Public Schools among Maryland districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2026	49.1	419 of 864	51.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	53.4	381 of 865	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	46.6	405 of 859	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	38.6	471 of 855	44.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	49.5	406 of 862	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	55.4	255 of 802	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	49.0	393 of 853	53.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	38.9	479 of 857	44.1%	★★☆☆☆
2017	44.6	431 of 847	49.1%	★★☆☆☆
2016	37.8	495 of 845	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2015	49.5	394 of 859	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2014	62.4	372 of 867	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2013	38.8	573 of 847	32.3%	★★☆☆☆
2012	35.3	629 of 857	26.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	53.7	448 of 853	47.5%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	62.2	104 of 504	79.4%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	57.3	229 of 796	71.2%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	55.0	155 of 546	71.6%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	54.6	251 of 788	68.1%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	49.3	239 of 528	54.7%	★★★☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2026	66.9	105 of 339	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	66.1	105 of 337	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	68.5	81 of 328	75.3%	★★★★☆
2023	64.7	89 of 322	72.4%	★★★★☆
2022	52.6	145 of 333	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	63.0	88 of 303	71.0%	★★★★☆
2019	47.2	151 of 316	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	42.3	179 of 328	45.4%	★★☆☆☆
2017	54.8	139 of 317	56.2%	★★★☆☆
2016	46.6	161 of 314	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2015	51.0	138 of 315	56.2%	★★★☆☆
2014	63.0	141 of 339	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2013	37.7	208 of 316	34.2%	★★☆☆☆
2012	35.2	218 of 314	30.6%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	56.6	98 of 259	62.2%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	74.2	57 of 303	81.2%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	46.9	136 of 273	50.2%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	51.5	124 of 288	56.9%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	60.6	28 of 120	76.7%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	52.2	100 of 210	52.4%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Elementary school

African American (2021)79th percentile+11 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2021)72nd percentile+3 vs school

Female (2021)71st percentile+3 vs school

Male (2021)68th percentile~ school

White (2021)55th percentile-13 vs school

Middle school

Female (2021)81st percentile+10 vs school

Special Education (2021)77th percentile+6 vs school

African American (2021)62nd percentile-9 vs school

Male (2021)57th percentile-14 vs school

White (2021)52nd percentile-19 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2021)50th percentile-21 vs school

By subject vs Maryland (2025-2026) ?

Algebra I64%+42 vs state

English Language Arts58%+6 vs state

Science32%~ state avg

Mathematics24%-3 vs state

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What people are saying

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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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MCAP Mathematics (2026)							MCAP English Language Arts (2026)							MCAP Algebra I (2026)	MCAP Science (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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
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	687	49	14.1	38.0%	220 (32.0%)	308 (44.8%)	74 (10.8%)	22 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (9.2%)	49.1	419^th of 864 public elementary schools	51.5%		53.4	381^st of 865 public elementary schools	56.0%	38	32.0	19.2	27.8	10.4	23.8	16.4	24.0	57.3	45.2	48.6	66.2	61.3	65.4	57.6	63.6	30.1	32.9	$18,958	$1,499	$17,459
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	486	47	10.3	71.2%	190 (39.1%)	93 (19.1%)	159 (32.7%)	13 (2.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (6.2%)	27.6	600^th of 864 public elementary schools	30.6%		34.3	518^th of 865 public elementary schools	40.1%	82	19.2	14.0	17.9				16.8	32.9	36.5	40.0				36.3		25.4		$21,955	$2,456	$19,499
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	278	29	9.5	81.3%	71 (25.5%)	74 (26.6%)	103 (37.1%)	9 (3.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (7.2%)	13.6	772^nd of 864 public elementary schools	10.6%		18.7	704^th of 865 public elementary schools	18.6%	68	12.8	12.2	5.9				9.9	28.2	24.4	19.6				23.7		11.8		$22,214	$2,585	$19,629
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	395	36	10.8	66.1%	168 (42.5%)	49 (12.4%)	142 (35.9%)	17 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.8%)	33.4	543^rd of 864 public elementary schools	37.2%		44.7	455^th of 865 public elementary schools	47.4%	88	34.4	17.2	13.7				21.4	39.1	37.5	39.7				38.8		27.4		$22,593	$2,756	$19,837
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	438	46	9.5	76.9%	144 (32.9%)	64 (14.6%)	203 (46.3%)	6 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (4.6%)	32.5	552^nd of 864 public elementary schools	36.1%		36	507^th of 865 public elementary schools	41.4%	45	24.2	20.3	14.0				19.7	36.1	46.6	38.6				40.8		24.6		$22,694	$2,436	$20,258
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	521	46	11.2	81.4%	114 (21.9%)	187 (35.9%)	157 (30.1%)	18 (3.5%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	41 (7.9%)	24.5	636^th of 864 public elementary schools	26.4%		22.3	658^th of 865 public elementary schools	23.9%	22	28.0	16.3	14.9				19.5	39.8	31.0	26.9				32.3		17.0		$21,704	$2,623	$19,081
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	674	46	14.7	39.9%	263 (39.0%)	217 (32.2%)	81 (12.0%)	36 (5.3%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.4%)	72 (10.7%)	37	504^th of 864 public elementary schools	41.7%		43.3	464^th of 865 public elementary schools	46.4%	40	25.0	23.1	21.5				23.1	37.5	35.5	43.8				39.2		32.8		$16,027	$1,254	$14,772
Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	201 East 11th Ave	Baltimore	21225	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 222-6593	538	47	11.4	83.1%	118 (21.9%)	130 (24.2%)	230 (42.8%)	6 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (10.0%)	19.9	686^th of 864 public elementary schools	20.6%		27.4	582^nd of 865 public elementary schools	32.7%	104	27.7	14.0	4.4				14.9	43.9	30.8	17.4				30.2		9.8		$20,286	$2,298	$17,988
Brooklyn Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	200 14th Ave	Baltimore	21225	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 222-6590	463	41	11.2	83.8%	133 (28.7%)	87 (18.8%)	207 (44.7%)	9 (1.9%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.4%)	12.6	789^th of 864 public elementary schools	8.7%		14.3	765^th of 865 public elementary schools	11.6%	24	12.3	14.8	7.9				12.0	20.5	22.2	14.3				19.4		12.7		$20,867	$2,840	$18,026
Richard Henry Lee Elementary	Public	K-5	400 A Street	Glen Burnie	21061	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 553-2200	378	34	11.2	75.4%	127 (33.6%)	43 (11.4%)	164 (43.4%)	15 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (7.7%)	28.1	595^th of 864 public elementary schools	31.1%		20.5	677^th of 865 public elementary schools	21.7%	82	23.6	20.9	7.9				17.8	43.5	43.3	30.2				39.2		17.2		$17,938	$2,037	$15,901

Frequently Asked Questions about Monarch Academy

Is Monarch Academy a good school?

Monarch Academy ranks 419^th of 864 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Monarch Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 687 students attended Monarch Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Monarch Academy?

Students at Monarch Academy are 45% African American, 32% White, 11% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

What district is Monarch Academy in?

Anne Arundel County Public Schools

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