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Rock View Elementary School

3901 Denfeld Ave
Kensington, MD 20895
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 570 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rock View Elementary School 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 27% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 570 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : Bottom 50% in MD
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Rock View Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Rock View Elementary School's student population of 570 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
570 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers

School Rankings

Rock View Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rock View Elementary School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MD)
#706 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
27%
25%
34%
45%
20-24%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
7%
Hispanic
53%
23%
Black
12%
33%
White
22%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.65
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rock View Elementary School's ranking?
Rock View Elementary School is ranked #706 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Rock View Elementary School often compared to?
Rock View Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kensington Parkwood Elementary School, Garrett Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Rock View Elementary School?
570 students attend Rock View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Rock View Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rock View Elementary School?
Rock View Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rock View Elementary School offer ?
Rock View Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Rock View Elementary School part of?
Rock View Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 570 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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