Serving 655 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rockland Woods 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 41% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 655 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Rockland Woods Elementary serves the southeast part of Hagerstown, MD, covering an attendance area of approximately 25.9 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 3.2 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest boundary being 5.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rockland Woods Elementary School's student population of 655 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
655 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rockland Woods 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 Rockland Woods Elementary School is 0.73, 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
#465 out of 1338 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
24%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
41%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-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 Rockland Woods Elementary School's ranking?
Rockland Woods Elementary School is ranked #465 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Rockland Woods Elementary School often compared to?
Rockland Woods Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greenbrier Elementary School, Boonsboro Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Rockland Woods Elementary School?
655 students attend Rockland Woods Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Rockland Woods Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rockland Woods Elementary School?
Rockland Woods Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rockland Woods Elementary School offer ?
Rockland Woods Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Rockland Woods Elementary School part of?
Rockland Woods Elementary School is part of Washington County School District.
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