Serving 79 students in grades 6-12, Rock Terrace School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to 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 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 79 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 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 Terrace School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Rock Terrace School's student population of 79 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
79 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Last Day of School
Sat. Jun 13, 2026
School Motto
Learning for Life
School Rankings
Rock Terrace School 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 Terrace School is 0.75, which is more 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
#874 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
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
14%
7%
Hispanic
32%
23%
Black
31%
33%
White
19%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rock Terrace School's ranking?
Rock Terrace School is ranked #874 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Rock Terrace School often compared to?
Rock Terrace Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mcps Transitions School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% 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 Terrace School?
The graduation rate of Rock Terrace School is 50%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Rock Terrace School?
79 students attend Rock Terrace School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Rock Terrace School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 19% of students are White, 14% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rock Terrace School?
Rock Terrace School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rock Terrace School offer ?
Rock Terrace School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Rock Terrace School part of?
Rock Terrace School is part of Montgomery County Public Schools.
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