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Rock Terrace School
High School · Montgomery County Public Schools · Rockville, MD
A Montgomery County Public Schools high school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
11400 Marcliff Rd, Rockville, MD 20852
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 10% proficient (2022)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Rock Terrace School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 55 points since 2019, to 10% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (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
69.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rock Terrace School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,675/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rockville), 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
$121,496
Median home value
$646,100
Median rent
$2,212/mo
College educated
74.2%
Homeownership
41.7%
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20852; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles E Smith Jewish Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 864 | Compare → |
| Walter Johnson HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 2,984 | Compare → |
| Georgetown Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 507 | Compare → |
| Bethesda-chevy Chase HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 9–12 | Not available | 2,369 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Montgomery County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 211
- Rank in district
- #203 of 206
- District spending per student
- $19,456NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rock Terrace School is listed in Montgomery County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rock Terrace School
Rock Terrace School is a public high school in Rockville, MD, part of Montgomery County Public Schools, serving approximately 79 students in grades 6th-12th with a 4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,269 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rock Terrace School
What grades does Rock Terrace School serve?
Rock Terrace School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Rock Terrace School?
Rock Terrace School has an enrollment of approximately 79 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rock Terrace School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rock Terrace School is 4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rock Terrace School rank in MD?
Rock Terrace School ranks #1,269 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Rock Terrace School's MySchoolScout rating?
Rock Terrace School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Terrace School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rock Terrace School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Rock Terrace School a charter school?
No, Rock Terrace School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rock Terrace School a Title I school?
No, Rock Terrace School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rock Terrace School?
69.6% of students at Rock Terrace School 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 79
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.0%
- Phone
- (240) 740-4650
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 20852)
- 47,857
- Area average commute
- 30.5 min
- Area median age
- 38.7
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 20852; 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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