Excellent
#23 of 1,363 schools in MD
Top 2% in state
Rockburn Elementary
Elementary School · Howard County Public Schools · Elkridge, MD
A Howard County Public Schools elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6145 Montgomery Rd, Elkridge, MD 21075
- Math 70% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 80% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rockburn Elementary score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 31 points since 2020, reaching 75% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 73% (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
11.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Rockburn 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$133,321
Median home value
$439,400
Median rent
$2,108/mo
College educated
57.7%
Homeownership
64.5%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21075; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellows Spring ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 825 | Compare → |
| Ilchester ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 518 | Compare → |
| Ducketts Lane ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 595 | Compare → |
| Bushy Park ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.5 | PK–5 | Not available | 631 | 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.
Howard County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 78
- Rank in district
- #8 of 76
- District spending per student
- $19,256NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rockburn Elementary is listed in Howard County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rockburn Elementary
Rockburn Elementary is a public elementary school in Elkridge, MD, part of Howard County Public Schools, serving approximately 672 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #23 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rockburn Elementary
What grades does Rockburn Elementary serve?
Rockburn Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Rockburn Elementary?
Rockburn Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 672 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rockburn Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rockburn Elementary is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rockburn Elementary rank in MD?
Rockburn Elementary ranks #23 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Rockburn Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Rockburn Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 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 Rockburn Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rockburn Elementary has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Rockburn Elementary a charter school?
No, Rockburn Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rockburn Elementary a Title I school?
No, Rockburn Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rockburn Elementary?
11.3% of students at Rockburn 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
- 672
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Howard County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.9%
- Phone
- (410) 313-5030
- Area population (ZIP 21075)
- 37,146
- Area average commute
- 27.3 min
- Area median age
- 33.9
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 21075; 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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