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Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter

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Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter ranks 317 th of 864 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades PK, KG-8

317^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 864 Maryland Elementary Schools

Better than 63% of Maryland elementary schools

Summary

Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter in Frederick, MD, is a unique K-8 school serving 317 students with a Montessori approach, and it has shown remarkable improvement, rising from the 21st percentile statewide in 2016-2017 to the 63rd percentile in 2025-2026.

This school truly shines in its middle school grades, offering a seamless K-8 experience that outperforms many nearby elementary-only schools. For example, 8th graders at Carroll Creek achieve exceptional results: 78.6% are proficient in English Language Arts, which is 28 points higher than the state average, and 50% are proficient in science, 19 points above the state. Most impressively, 92.3% of 8th graders are proficient in Algebra I, a staggering 71 points higher than the state average. This "middle school boost" suggests the Montessori model is especially effective for older students, making it a strong option for families seeking continuity through 8th grade. In contrast, nearby schools like Parkway Elementary and Spring Ridge Elementary are top-performing K-5 schools, but they don't offer the same middle school advantages.

Carroll Creek also stands out for its remarkably low chronic absenteeism rate of just 6.2% in 2024-2025, less than half that of the next best nearby school and a fraction of rates at schools like Waverley Elementary (23.4%) and Hillcrest Elementary (18.4%). This consistent attendance, combined with efficient spending of $14,857 per student—the lowest in the comparison group—paints a picture of a well-managed, stable school. While its elementary math scores are slightly below the district average, the overall upward trend and strong middle school performance make it a compelling choice for families in Frederick County Public Schools looking for a high-quality, cost-effective education that keeps students engaged through 8th grade.

317

Students ?

17.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,857

Per pupil spending ?

27.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

7215 Corporate Court
Frederick, MD 21703

(227) 203-3820

District: Frederick County Public Schools

Racial breakdown:

White:

54.3%

African American:

15.5%

Hispanic:

15.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 35th percentile in 2016 → 63rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Maryland average (49% vs 38% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 28 percentile points since 2016

✓Above the Maryland median (63rd percentile)

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school49%

District avg50%

Maryland avg38%

Elementary school

317^th of 864

Maryland public elementary schools ?

Top 37%▲ up 29 pts since 2016

From bottom 35% (2016) to top 37% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

71^st of 339

Maryland public middle schools ?

Top 21%▲ up 35 pts since 2017

From bottom 44% (2017) to top 21% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

28^th of 39Elementary Schools in the Frederick County Public Schools

5^th of 25Frederick 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	60.9	317 of 864	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	54.6	367 of 865	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	45.4	411 of 859	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	25.7	582 of 855	31.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	35.4	530 of 862	38.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	48.6	291 of 802	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	50.1	381 of 853	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	52.5	371 of 857	56.7%	★★★☆☆
2017	20.3	665 of 847	21.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	32.3	552 of 845	34.7%	★★☆☆☆
2015	43.8	443 of 859	48.4%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	54.0	252 of 796	68.3%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	42.5	343 of 788	56.5%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	36.0	305 of 528	42.2%	★★☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2026	77.1	71 of 339	79.1%	★★★★☆
2025	79.5	63 of 337	81.3%	★★★★☆
2024	75.4	66 of 328	79.9%	★★★★☆
2023	71.3	73 of 322	77.3%	★★★★☆
2022	70.5	91 of 333	72.7%	★★★★☆
2021	79.3	49 of 303	83.8%	★★★★☆
2019	73.6	80 of 316	74.7%	★★★★☆
2018	73.1	84 of 328	74.4%	★★★★☆
2017	42.9	178 of 317	43.8%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	75.2	55 of 303	81.8%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	82.3	40 of 288	86.1%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	59.2	84 of 210	60.0%	★★★☆☆

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

Female (2021)68th percentile+5 vs school

Male (2021)56th percentile-7 vs school

White (2021)42nd percentile-21 vs school

Middle school

Male (2021)86th percentile~ school

Female (2021)82nd percentile~ school

White (2021)60th percentile-24 vs school

By subject vs Maryland (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts63%+11 vs state

Science43%+11 vs state

Mathematics36%+9 vs state

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What people are saying

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

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MCAP Mathematics (2026)							MCAP English Language Arts (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 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	(227) 203-3820	317	18	17.5	27.4%	172 (54.3%)	49 (15.5%)	49 (15.5%)	25 (7.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.9%)	60.9	317^th of 864 public elementary schools	63.3%		54.6	367^th of 865 public elementary schools	57.6%	50	34.5	35.7	40.0	16.1	25.0	40.0	36.2	51.7	53.6	66.7	58.1	69.2	78.6	62.8	36.7	50.0	$14,857	$977	$13,880
Ballenger Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5250 Kingsbrook Dr	Frederick	21703	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(227) 203-1880	715	52	13.7	57.5%	159 (22.2%)	187 (26.2%)	205 (28.7%)	59 (8.3%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	100 (14.0%)	44.8	444^th of 864 public elementary schools	48.6%		58.1	352^nd of 865 public elementary schools	59.3%	92	28.4	27.4	21.4				25.8	51.5	49.3	44.6				48.4	29.1		$16,481	$1,055	$15,426
Tuscarora Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6321 Lambert Dr	Frederick	21703	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(227) 203-1260	793	52	15.1	46.9%	184 (23.2%)	220 (27.7%)	228 (28.8%)	67 (8.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	93 (11.7%)	62	303^rd of 864 public elementary schools	64.9%		61.5	321^st of 865 public elementary schools	62.9%	18	51.9	41.4	29.8				40.3	57.9	54.5	48.8				53.6	33.3		$16,361	$889	$15,472
Orchard Grove Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5898 Hannover Dr	Frederick	21703	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(227) 203-1400	613	39	15.7	53.7%	128 (20.9%)	170 (27.7%)	200 (32.6%)	53 (8.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (10.1%)	71.7	253^rd of 864 public elementary schools	70.7%		59.8	338^th of 865 public elementary schools	60.9%	85	54.8	29.5	36.0				40.2	61.9	55.1	70.8				62.9	49.4		$17,665	$909	$16,756
Lincoln Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	200 Madison St	Frederick	21701	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(227) 203-1580	615	50	12.4	81.0%	90 (14.6%)	204 (33.2%)	235 (38.2%)	20 (3.3%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (10.1%)	43.8	451^st of 864 public elementary schools	47.8%		52	389^th of 865 public elementary schools	55.0%	62	44.6	28.8	20.5				30.5	55.4	44.2	39.8				45.9	19.5		$21,708	$2,408	$19,300
Parkway Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	300 Carroll Pky	Frederick	21701	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(227) 203-1380	263	18	14.6	44.9%	131 (49.8%)	36 (13.7%)	60 (22.8%)	9 (3.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (9.5%)	78.7	192^nd of 864 public elementary schools	77.8%		76.1	216^th of 865 public elementary schools	75.0%	24	63.4	42.1	36.4				47.2	65.9	68.4	61.4				65.0	51.2		$18,720	$774	$17,946
Hillcrest Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1285 Hillcrest Drive	Frederick	21703	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(227) 203-1660	581	57	10.2	91.0%	32 (5.5%)	46 (7.9%)	470 (80.9%)	13 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.3%)	25	629^th of 864 public elementary schools	27.2%		17.3	728^th of 865 public elementary schools	15.8%	99	35.6	13.0	10.5				19.1	35.6	41.3	28.9				35.7	7.6		$24,563	$3,086	$21,477
Butterfly Ridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	601 Contender Way	Frederick	21703	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(227) 203-1840	607	48	12.6	67.4%	109 (18.0%)	117 (19.3%)	286 (47.1%)	43 (7.1%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (7.9%)	52.4	394^th of 864 public elementary schools	54.4%		50.2	406^th of 865 public elementary schools	53.1%	12	46.5	36.7	22.3				33.6	60.6	48.1	48.5				51.8	24.3		$22,353	$2,591	$19,762
North Frederick Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1010 Fairview Ave	Frederick	21701	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(227) 203-1480	660	46	14.5	57.4%	230 (34.8%)	130 (19.7%)	197 (29.8%)	23 (3.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	76 (11.5%)	60.6	322^nd of 864 public elementary schools	62.7%		64.8	293^rd of 865 public elementary schools	66.1%	29	35.8	34.8	29.0				33.2	55.3	60.7	67.0				61.1	31.0		$18,234	$1,808	$16,426
Spring Ridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	9051 Ridgefield Dr	Frederick	21701	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(227) 203-1340	605	39	15.3	31.1%	298 (49.3%)	106 (17.5%)	101 (16.7%)	43 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (9.4%)	76.7	211^th of 864 public elementary schools	75.6%		76.4	211^th of 865 public elementary schools	75.6%		52.3	44.4	41.2				46.2	67.6	61.8	60.8				63.6	47.5		$15,817	$1,091	$14,726

Frequently Asked Questions about Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter

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

Students at Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter are 54% White, 15% African American, 15% Hispanic, 8% Asian, 7% Two or more races.

What district is Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter in?

Frederick County Public Schools

Is Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter a good school?

Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter ranks 317^th of 864 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter?

In the 2024-25 school year, 317 students attended Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter.

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