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#669 of 1,363 schools in MD
Top 49% in state
Rocky Hill Middle
Middle School · Montgomery County Public Schools · Clarksburg, MD
A Montgomery County Public Schools middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
22401 Brick Haven Way, Clarksburg, MD 20871
- Math 21% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 50% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rocky Hill Middle score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 48 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 36% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (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
44.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rocky Hill Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$177,120
Median home value
$628,800
Median rent
$2,312/mo
College educated
67.6%
Homeownership
87.1%
Poverty rate
4.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20871; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hallie Wells MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 944 | Compare → |
| Neelsville MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 6–8 | 2.3 mi | 782 | Compare → |
| Martin Luther King Jr. MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 6–8 | 3.1 mi | 858 | Compare → |
| Roberto W. Clemente MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 6–8 | 4.0 mi | 866 | 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.
Montgomery County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 211
- Rank in district
- #148 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
Rocky Hill Middle is listed in Montgomery County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rocky Hill Middle
Rocky Hill Middle is a public middle school in Clarksburg, MD, part of Montgomery County Public Schools, serving approximately 1,041 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #669 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rocky Hill Middle
What grades does Rocky Hill Middle serve?
Rocky Hill Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Rocky Hill Middle?
Rocky Hill Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,041 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rocky Hill Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Rocky Hill Middle is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rocky Hill Middle rank in MD?
Rocky Hill Middle ranks #669 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Rocky Hill Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Rocky Hill Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Rocky Hill Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rocky Hill Middle has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Rocky Hill Middle a charter school?
No, Rocky Hill Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rocky Hill Middle a Title I school?
No, Rocky Hill Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rocky Hill Middle?
44.4% of students at Rocky Hill Middle 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,041
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 68
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.9%
- Phone
- (240) 740-6670
- Area population (ZIP 20871)
- 28,329
- Area average commute
- 34.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
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 20871; 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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