Serving 1,058 students in grades 6-8, Rocky Hill Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,058 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rocky Hill Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Rocky Hill Middle School's student population of 1,058 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,058 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rocky Hill Middle 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 Rocky Hill Middle School is 0.76, which is more 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
#646 out of 1347 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
20%
7%
Hispanic
34%
22%
Black
28%
33%
White
12%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rocky Hill Middle School's ranking?
Rocky Hill Middle School is ranked #646 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Rocky Hill Middle School often compared to?
Rocky Hill Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hallie Wells Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Rocky Hill Middle School?
1,058 students attend Rocky Hill Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Rocky Hill Middle School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 20% of students are Asian, 12% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rocky Hill Middle School?
Rocky Hill Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rocky Hill Middle School offer ?
Rocky Hill Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rocky Hill Middle School part of?
Rocky Hill Middle School is part of Montgomery County School District.
School Reviews
1 3/24/2020
It seems is a really good school. However, the heavy bullying is out of control. My daughter had to be hospitalized due to bullying and self harm. When you speak with the principal or counselor is very limited to what they can do. It's sad to say that the school is not focus on. The safety of the students. All I see they evaluate is performance & IQ. We send our student to school to get prepare for their life as adults not to get harass and or bullied by others.
5 12/28/2015
Rocky Hill Middle School is an amazing school to which I am proud to have gone. By no means is it an "advanced" school. Students who try should easily be able to be successful in this less-than-invigorating program. Higher knowledgeable students may feel disappointed by the lack of challenge, but they will soon find their own in above-grade math classes.
Some teachers lack knowledge of the subject, but that is a problem all schools must face. The majority of teachers kind, smart, humorous, and all-in-all a pleasure to be around.
Extracurricular activities range quite a bit, but aren't too broad. Every month there is a set of sport available for students to participate in after-school for no extra charge. These activities vary from archery, to dodge-ball, to field hockey, and everything in between. The arts-rotation program gives students a healthy dosage of different types of art so they may choose which to pursue, should they feel it's their cup of tea.
Not going to lie, the lavatories are often under-supplied, at least in my experience as a female. The cause lies in the school's lack of female building-service managers.
The school has 3 floors, each assigned to a grade level, though I see it as a bit inconvenient. The first floor is for 8th graders, the second floor is for 6th graders, and the third is for 7th graders. I always thought that the first floor should be for 6th graders but, then again, after 3 years of middle school, the 8th graders earned the break.
All-in-all, Rocky Hill is a good school with fun staff, fun events, and an average curriculum sure to fit students of all levels. Students often take the school for granted, though, not realizing that it's probably one of the best behavior-wise out there. I can't stress enough, though, that some very particular teachers work the extra mile to make the school a better place, but I'll leave that for the new students coming in to find out who they are.
Overall rating: 8.5/10
5 2/10/2014
I do recommend this school to others because it's a rating of 7/10 and that's a pretty good school to go to. Also the teachers and people there are really nice. It's a very big school from the inside and it has 3 floors how amazing is that!!! Some schools don't even have that.
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