Serving 690 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 61% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). 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 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 690 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Rock Creek Forest Elementary serves the southeast part of Chevy Chase, MD, encompassing an area of approximately 0.7 square miles. Most families in the attendance zone can expect a typical drive to the school of 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 0.8 miles away.
- 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
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Rock Creek Forest Elementary School's student population of 690 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
690 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Every student will have the academic, creative problem solving, and social emotional skills to be successful members of our community and achieve success in college and career.
School Rankings
Rock Creek Forest Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rock Creek Forest Elementary School is 0.72, 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
#120 out of 1338 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
39%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
21%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
29%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.5%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
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 #120 out of 1,338 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, Rosemary Hills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% 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?
690 students attend Rock Creek Forest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Rock Creek Forest Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 21% of students are Black, 6% 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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