Serving 76 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). 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 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Rock Creek ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rock Creek 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.
Rock Creek is ranked #961 out of 1,347 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% 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?
76 students attend Rock Creek.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Rock Creek students are White, 24% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
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 (offers virtual instruction).
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