Serving 588 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rock View Elementary 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 30% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% 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: 588 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Rock View Elementary serves the southeastern part of Kensington, MD, covering an area of approximately 1.7 square miles. Families typically have a driving distance of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rock View Elementary School's student population of 588 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
588 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Rock View Elementary 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 View Elementary School is 0.65, 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
#731 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
53%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
12%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
23%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
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)33%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 View Elementary School's ranking?
Rock View Elementary School is ranked #731 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Rock View Elementary School often compared to?
Rock View Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kensington Parkwood Elementary School, Garrett Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Rock View Elementary School?
588 students attend Rock View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Rock View Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rock View Elementary School?
Rock View Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rock View Elementary School offer ?
Rock View Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Rock View Elementary School part of?
Rock View Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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