Enrollment
1,010
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Clarksburg, MD
Rocky Hill Middle
Federal NCES profile for Rocky Hill Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240048000660
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rocky Hill Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Clarksburg · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 47.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Rocky Hill Middle has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rocky Hill Middle ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Clarksburg, MD.
School address
District: Montgomery County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240048000660 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
69.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.3%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rocky Hill Middle compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rocky Hill Middle
Rocky Hill Middle is a large middle school in Clarksburg, Maryland, enrolling 1,010 students.
At 14.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Maryland median, within a few percentage points of the 14.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 47.3% lands close to the Maryland typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 1,010 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 192 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #22.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (36%) and African American (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 253 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Clarksburg's middle schools, it stands alongside Hallie Wells Middle (931 students): Rocky Hill Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.6:1 vs 15:1).
Montgomery County Public Schools also operates Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students) and Walter Johnson High (3,016 students) alongside Rocky Hill Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Rocky Hill Middle compares
Rocky Hill Middle on the metrics families compare, against Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.3% | ▼ 3% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,010 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,010
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 52% in Maryland - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,101
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 253 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 79 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 35.7%
African American 29.0%
Asian 19.3%
White 9.6%
Two or More 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 35.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.9, Rocky Hill Middle is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Montgomery County Public Schools, which includes Rocky Hill Middle.
$18,101
Per student
-11%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
+9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.0%
State 23.7%
Federal 10.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Rocky Hill Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Blair High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walter Johnson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wheaton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gaithersburg High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Seneca Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rocky Hill Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,266
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 3,016
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 2,794
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,441
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 2,409
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar middle schools in Clarksburg
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maryland, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,010 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Rocky Hill Middle
How many students attend Rocky Hill Middle?
Rocky Hill Middle has 1,010 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Clarksburg, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rocky Hill Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Rocky Hill Middle is 14.6:1, which is 1% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rocky Hill Middle?
47.3% of students at Rocky Hill Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rocky Hill Middle?
The largest demographic group at Rocky Hill Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 35.7% of enrollment, in Clarksburg, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rocky Hill Middle?
Rocky Hill Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rocky Hill Middle rank among public schools in Clarksburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Rocky Hill Middle ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Clarksburg, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Clarksburg on the city page.
Is Rocky Hill Middle a good school?
Rocky Hill Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Montgomery County Public Schools?
Besides Rocky Hill Middle, Montgomery County Public Schools also operates Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students), Walter Johnson High (3,016 students), and Wheaton High (2,794 students). See the Montgomery County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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