Very Good
#467 of 1,363 schools in MD
Top 34% in state
Rock Hall Elementary
Elementary School · Kent County Public Schools · Rock Hall, MD
A Kent County Public Schools elementary school where students score 36 points above what's typical for similar communities.
21203 Sharp St, Rock Hall, MD 21661
- Math 45% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 43% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rock Hall Elementary score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 9%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 27 points since 2020, reaching 44% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
97.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Rock Hall Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 50Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average505/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rock Hall), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$87,778
Median home value
$258,800
Median rent
$1,146/mo
College educated
36.7%
Homeownership
76.8%
Poverty rate
10.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21661; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 in Kent County Public Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galena Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 291 | Compare → |
| H. H. Garnett ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 329 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Kent County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $22,237NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rock Hall Elementary is listed in Kent County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rock Hall Elementary
Rock Hall Elementary is a public elementary school in Rock Hall, MD, part of Kent County Public Schools, serving approximately 208 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #467 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rock Hall Elementary
What grades does Rock Hall Elementary serve?
Rock Hall Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Rock Hall Elementary?
Rock Hall Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 208 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rock Hall Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rock Hall Elementary is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rock Hall Elementary rank in MD?
Rock Hall Elementary ranks #467 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Rock Hall Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Rock Hall Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Hall Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rock Hall Elementary has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Rock Hall Elementary a charter school?
No, Rock Hall Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rock Hall Elementary a Title I school?
No, Rock Hall Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rock Hall Elementary?
97.1% of students at Rock Hall Elementary 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 208
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.0%
- Phone
- (410) 639-2265
- Area population (ZIP 21661)
- 2,400
- Area average commute
- 26.1 min
- Area median age
- 59
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 · 2025 MCAP · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAP · 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 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 21661; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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