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#1249 of 1,363 schools in MD
Rolling Terrace Elementary
Elementary School · Montgomery County Public Schools · Takoma Park, MD
A Montgomery County Public Schools elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
705 Bayfield St, Takoma Park, MD 20912
- Math 15% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 14% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rolling Terrace Elementary score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 14% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (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
65.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rolling Terrace Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Washington DC map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 60Good Transit
- Bike 72Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High7,624/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Takoma Park), 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
$82,097
Median home value
$671,400
Median rent
$1,452/mo
College educated
51.2%
Homeownership
43.1%
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20912; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Takoma Academy Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | K–8 | 0.2 mi | 206 | Compare → |
| New Hampshire Estates ElemEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–2 | 0.3 mi | 455 | Compare → |
| Oak View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 3–5 | 0.7 mi | 409 | Compare → |
| Montgomery Knolls ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–2 | 0.8 mi | 506 | 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
- #201 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
Rolling Terrace Elementary is listed in Montgomery County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rolling Terrace Elementary
Rolling Terrace Elementary is a public elementary school in Takoma Park, MD, part of Montgomery County Public Schools, serving approximately 656 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,249 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rolling Terrace Elementary
What grades does Rolling Terrace Elementary serve?
Rolling Terrace Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Rolling Terrace Elementary?
Rolling Terrace Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 656 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rolling Terrace Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rolling Terrace Elementary is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rolling Terrace Elementary rank in MD?
Rolling Terrace Elementary ranks #1,249 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Rolling Terrace Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Rolling Terrace Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Rolling Terrace Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rolling Terrace Elementary has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Rolling Terrace Elementary a charter school?
No, Rolling Terrace Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rolling Terrace Elementary a Title I school?
No, Rolling Terrace Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rolling Terrace Elementary?
65.1% of students at Rolling Terrace 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
- 656
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 65
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.7%
- Phone
- (240) 740-1950
- Area population (ZIP 20912)
- 25,428
- Area average commute
- 34 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
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 · 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 20912; 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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