Monocacy Valley Montessori vs Whittier Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Monocacy Valley Montessori
Frederick · Charter other · Grades PK–10
386 students
Whittier Elementary
Frederick · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
779 students
| Measure | Monocacy Valley Montessori Frederick, Maryland | Whittier Elementary Frederick, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #298 of 879 |
| National rank | – | #20242 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–10 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 386 | 779 |
| Enrollment | 386 | 779 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.3% | 42.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 51% |
| city | Frederick | Frederick |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Monocacy Valley Montessori does better on math proficiency (52% vs 51%).
- •Monocacy Valley Montessori does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 54%).
- •Monocacy Valley Montessori does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.3% vs 42.1%).
- •Whittier Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 17.5).
- •Whittier Elementary is the larger school with 779 students compared with 386.
- •Monocacy Valley Montessori is a charter school while Whittier Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Monocacy Valley Montessori better than Whittier Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Monocacy Valley Montessori and Whittier Elementary?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Frederick and Frederick in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Monocacy Valley Montessori: 386. Whittier Elementary: 779. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Monocacy Valley Montessori and Whittier Elementary rank in Maryland?
Monocacy Valley Montessori is unranked and Whittier Elementary is 298th of 879 among other schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).