Serving 314 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 314 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter's student population of 314 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
314 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#767 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
16%
22%
Black
18%
33%
White
54%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter's ranking?
Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter is ranked #767 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter often compared to?
Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Monocacy Valley Montessori, Frederick Classical Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter?
314 students attend Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter students are White, 18% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter?
Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter offer ?
Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter part of?
Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter is part of Frederick County School District.
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