Rolling Terrace Elementary School

705 Bayfield St
Takoma Park, MD 20912
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 709 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rolling Terrace Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% 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: 709 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50% in MD
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Rolling Terrace Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

School Overview

Rolling Terrace Elementary School's student population of 709 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
709 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Rolling Terrace Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rolling Terrace Elementary School is 0.36, 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.
This School
State Level (MD)
#1106 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Rolling Terrace Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
13%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Rolling Terrace Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
14%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rolling Terrace Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Rolling Terrace Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Rolling Terrace Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
79%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Rolling Terrace Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
13%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Rolling Terrace Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
6%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Rolling Terrace Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Rolling Terrace Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Rolling Terrace Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
0.36
This chart displays the diversity score of Rolling Terrace Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Rolling Terrace Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Rolling Terrace Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rolling Terrace Elementary School's ranking?
Rolling Terrace Elementary School is ranked #1106 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Rolling Terrace Elementary School often compared to?
Rolling Terrace Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New Hampshire Estates Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Rolling Terrace Elementary School?
709 students attend Rolling Terrace Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Rolling Terrace Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rolling Terrace Elementary School?
Rolling Terrace Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rolling Terrace Elementary School offer ?
Rolling Terrace Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rolling Terrace Elementary School part of?
Rolling Terrace Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.

School Reviews

1   9/23/2020
I have met the principle before from this school, and she was very unprofessional and rude. She always made it seems like she was better than me and made me feel uncomfortable. I decided to go to another school for my child for a better education and a more professional staff.
- Posted by Parent - Daniel
5   11/2/2018
I like art because you learn how o draw and you will get better and better.I am making a story and I am drawing un the story so I hope my best frind like it.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Tibian

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 709 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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