Serving 73 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Rock Creek 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 73 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rock Creek ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Rock Creek's student population of 73 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
73 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Rock Creek ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rock Creek is 0.70, 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
#1152 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
20%
24%
Black
25%
32%
White
44%
31%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)60.3%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rock Creek's ranking?
Rock Creek is ranked #1152 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rock Creek?
The graduation rate of Rock Creek is 50%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Rock Creek?
73 students attend Rock Creek.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Rock Creek students are White, 25% of students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rock Creek?
Rock Creek has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rock Creek offer ?
Rock Creek offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Rock Creek part of?
Rock Creek is part of Frederick County School District.
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