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Rock Creek
School · Frederick County Public Schools · Walkersville, MD
A Frederick County Public Schools school where students score 31 points below what's typical for similar communities.
55B West Frederick Street, Walkersville, MD 21793
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 10% proficient (2022)
- 3.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rock Creek score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 75 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 10% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rock Creek sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average436/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$128,504
Median home value
$416,400
Median rent
$1,489/mo
College educated
39.4%
Homeownership
86.2%
Poverty rate
2.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21793; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 in Frederick County Public Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monocacy Valley MontessoriCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.8 | PK–9 | Not available | 350 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Frederick County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 69
- Rank in district
- #67 of 67
- District spending per student
- $16,233NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rock Creek is listed in Frederick County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rock Creek
Rock Creek is a public school in Walkersville, MD, part of Frederick County Public Schools, serving approximately 72 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 3.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,359 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rock Creek
What grades does Rock Creek serve?
Rock Creek serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Rock Creek?
Rock Creek has an enrollment of approximately 72 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rock Creek?
The student-teacher ratio at Rock Creek is 3.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rock Creek rank in MD?
Rock Creek ranks #1,359 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Rock Creek's MySchoolScout rating?
Rock Creek has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Rock Creek?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rock Creek has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Rock Creek a charter school?
No, Rock Creek is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rock Creek a Title I school?
No, Rock Creek is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rock Creek?
47.2% of students at Rock Creek qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 72
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Frederick County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 61.1%
- Phone
- (240) 236-8700
- Area population (ZIP 21793)
- 10,914
- Area average commute
- 34.4 min
- Area median age
- 42.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 21793; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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