Serving 71 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Rock Creek ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is equal to the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 71 students
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rock Creek ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
School Overview
Rock Creek's student population of 71 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
71 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rock Creek ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rock Creek is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#686 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
17%
21%
Black
21%
33%
White
52%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rock Creek's ranking?
Rock Creek is ranked #686 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rock Creek?
The graduation rate of Rock Creek is 50%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Rock Creek?
71 students attend Rock Creek.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Rock Creek students are White, 21% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What grades does Rock Creek offer ?
Rock Creek offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rock Creek part of?
Rock Creek is part of Frederick County Public Schools School District.
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