Serving 830 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Monarch Global Academy Pcs Laurel Campus 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 18% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 830 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Monarch Global Academy Pcs Laurel Campus's student population of 830 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
830 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Monarch Global Academy Pcs Laurel Campus 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 Monarch Global Academy Pcs Laurel Campus is 0.60, 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
#752 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
22%
22%
Black
59%
33%
White
9%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
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 Monarch Global Academy Pcs Laurel Campus's ranking?
Monarch Global Academy Pcs Laurel Campus is ranked #752 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Monarch Global Academy Pcs Laurel Campus often compared to?
Monarch Global Academy Pcs Laurel Campusis often viewed alongside schools like Brock Bridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Monarch Global Academy Pcs Laurel Campus?
830 students attend Monarch Global Academy Pcs Laurel Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Monarch Global Academy Pcs Laurel Campus students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Monarch Global Academy Pcs Laurel Campus?
Monarch Global Academy Pcs Laurel Campus has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Monarch Global Academy Pcs Laurel Campus offer ?
Monarch Global Academy Pcs Laurel Campus offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Monarch Global Academy Pcs Laurel Campus part of?
Monarch Global Academy Pcs Laurel Campus is part of Anne Arundel County School District.
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