Rock Creek Valley Elementary School

5121 Russett Rd
Rockville, MD 20853
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 375 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rock Creek Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 375 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Top 30% in MD
  • : 34% (Top 20%)
  • : 34% (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:

School Overview

Rock Creek Valley Elementary School's student population of 375 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
375 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

Rock Creek Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rock Creek Valley Elementary School is 0.72, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MD)
#378 out of 1343 schools
(Top 30%)
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34%
20%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Rock Creek Valley 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 2020-21 school year data.
34%
36%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
7%
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Hispanic
40%
21%
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Black
9%
33%
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White
32%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.72
This chart display the diversity score of Rock Creek Valley Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #378 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Rock Creek Valley Elementary School?
375 students attend Rock Creek Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Rock Creek Valley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
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 Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 375 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 34% (Top 20%)
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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