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School Comparison

Thurmont Middle
vs.
Monocacy Middle

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Thurmont Middle
Monocacy Middle
  • Monocacy Middle reported a higher students per counselor than Thurmont Middle (317:1 vs. 188.3:1).
  • Monocacy Middle reported a higher chronically absent students than Thurmont Middle (214 vs. 152).
  • Monocacy Middle reported a higher gifted & talented than Thurmont Middle (144 vs. 107).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Monocacy Middle reported a higher chronically absent students than Thurmont Middle (214 vs. 152).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Monocacy Middle reported a higher gifted & talented than Thurmont Middle (144 vs. 107).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Monocacy Middle reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Thurmont Middle (50 vs. 14).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Monocacy Middle reported a higher students per counselor than Thurmont Middle (317:1 vs. 188.3:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

15 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Thurmont Middle
$16,233.35
Monocacy Middle
$16,233.35
Local revenue share
Thurmont Middle
47.8%
Monocacy Middle
47.8%
State revenue share
Thurmont Middle
46.5%
Monocacy Middle
46.5%
Federal revenue share
Thurmont Middle
5.7%
Monocacy Middle
5.7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Thurmont Middle
22%
Monocacy Middle
22%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Frederick County
$120,458
Frederick County
$120,458
Poverty rate
Frederick County
6.3%
Frederick County
6.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Frederick County
44.9%
Frederick County
44.9%
Unemployment rate
Frederick County
2.6%
Frederick County
2.6%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.