Serving 73 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 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 3:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 73 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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Rock Terrace School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
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Rock Terrace School's student population of 73 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
73 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
Rock Terrace School 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 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
#961 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
7%
Hispanic
23%
22%
Black
34%
33%
White
28%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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Rock Terrace School is ranked #961 out of 1,347 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?
≤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 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?
73 students attend Rock Terrace School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Rock Terrace School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, and 3% 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 3:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rock Terrace School part of?
Rock Terrace School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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