Serving 367 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rock Creek Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is equal to the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 367 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rock Creek Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Rock Creek Valley Elementary School's student population of 367 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
367 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rock Creek Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rock Creek Valley Elementary School is 0.69, 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
#519 out of 1347 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
11%
7%
Hispanic
44%
23%
Black
7%
33%
White
33%
32%
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
28%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rock Creek Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Rock Creek Valley Elementary School is ranked #519 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Rock Creek Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Rock Creek Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Rock Creek Valley Elementary School?
367 students attend Rock Creek Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Rock Creek Valley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rock Creek Valley Elementary School?
Rock Creek Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rock Creek Valley Elementary School offer ?
Rock Creek Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rock Creek Valley Elementary School part of?
Rock Creek Valley Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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