Serving 332 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rock Creek Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is equal to the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than 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)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 332 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Rock Creek Valley Elementary serves the southeast part of Rockville, MD, covering an area of approximately 1.1 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of about 0.6 miles to the school's edge and a maximum of 1.1 miles to the furthest point in the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rock Creek Valley Elementary School's student population of 332 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
332 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Rock Creek Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rock Creek Valley Elementary School 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
#476 out of 1338 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hispanic
45%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Black
9%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
29%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.3%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #476 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Rock Creek Valley Elementary School?
332 students attend Rock Creek Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Rock Creek Valley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rock Creek Valley Elementary School?
Rock Creek Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Rock Creek Valley Elementary School part of?
Rock Creek Valley Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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