The top reported proficiency rate is 68% in English language arts. The lowest is 48% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Green Valley Elementary
Green Valley Elementary serves students from kindergarten through fifth grade in Monrovia, an unincorporated community in southeastern Frederick County. The school is part of Frederick County Public Schools, one of the larger districts in Maryland, and sits on a campus along Fingerboard Road in a setting that locals describe as rural in character. The area has no downtown or concentrated commercial center; homes are scattered along two-lane state highways, and residents primarily commute to nearby employment centers such as Frederick or the I-70 corridor. Housing in the Monrovia area is notably expensive, well above typical levels for both Maryland and the nation as a whole, and the community has a recent history of organized opposition to large-scale development proposals.
Academically, Green Valley Elementary shows a pattern of generally solid results on the state’s Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program, though performance varies by subject and grade level. In English language arts, third graders posted a strong proficiency rate, with a large majority meeting the state’s bar for college-and-career readiness. Fourth-grade reading scores were noticeably lower, while fifth graders climbed back to a more comfortable level. In math, the picture is more uneven: third graders performed well, but fourth and fifth graders each landed at a proficiency rate that is lower than the school’s strongest showing. On the fifth-grade science assessment, under half of students scored proficient or above. A parent considering this school may want to follow up with the staff to understand what supports are in place for the grades and subjects where the numbers are softer.
The school enrolls a substantial number of students for an elementary building, with a demographic profile that reflects the surrounding community. White students make up the largest share, followed by Asian students, then Hispanic, Black, and multiracial students. The share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals is very low, indicating a relatively affluent student body. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available, so a parent looking for that information would need to ask the school directly.
No recent district-level changes—such as boundary shifts, budget changes, or curriculum overhauls—were found in publicly available sources, so there is no notable district backdrop to factor into a family’s decision at this time.
For a family considering this school, the academic strengths are clearest in early elementary reading, while math and science results are more mixed. The community is quiet, low-density, and expensive, with little commercial life within Monrovia itself. The school serves a population with very low poverty rates and a largely White and Asian enrollment. Families who value a strong third-grade reading foundation and a rural-suburban setting may find Green Valley a good fit; those concerned about the variability in math and science scores across grades will want to learn more about how the school addresses those areas.
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