Serving 673 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rock Creek Forest Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher 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 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 673 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rock Creek Forest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Rock Creek Forest Elementary School's student population of 673 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
673 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rock Creek Forest Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rock Creek Forest Elementary School is 0.73, 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
#117 out of 1347 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
35%
22%
Black
22%
33%
White
31%
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
30%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rock Creek Forest Elementary School's ranking?
Rock Creek Forest Elementary School is ranked #117 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Rock Creek Forest Elementary School often compared to?
Rock Creek Forest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodlin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Rock Creek Forest Elementary School?
673 students attend Rock Creek Forest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Rock Creek Forest Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 22% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rock Creek Forest Elementary School?
Rock Creek Forest Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rock Creek Forest Elementary School offer ?
Rock Creek Forest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rock Creek Forest Elementary School part of?
Rock Creek Forest Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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