Best Public Schools in Rock Hall, MD

Summary:

The city of Rock Hall, Maryland is home to a single public elementary school, Rock Hall Elementary, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. Despite being part of the lower-ranked Kent County Public Schools district, Rock Hall Elementary stands out as a strong performer, ranking in the top 38.5% of elementary schools in the state of Maryland.

Rock Hall Elementary boasts impressive academic achievements, with students outperforming their peers at the district and state levels on Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) tests, particularly in English Language Arts. The school's high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch (100%) indicates a significant level of economic need among the student population, yet the school's low student-teacher ratio of 9.1 and high per-student spending of $18,281 suggest the school is effectively allocating resources to support its diverse learners.

The racial diversity of Rock Hall Elementary's student body, with a mix of White, African American, Hispanic, and multiracial students, further contributes to the school's unique and enriching learning environment. Overall, Rock Hall Elementary appears to be a standout institution within the Kent County Public Schools district, providing a high-quality education and a supportive environment for its students, despite the challenges faced by the broader district.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAP Mathematics (2024)				MCAP English Language Arts (2024)				MCAP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Rock Hall Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	21203 Sharp St	Rock Hall	21661	Kent County	Kent County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 639-2265	208	22	9.6	97.1%	124 (59.6%)	48 (23.1%)	9 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (12.0%)	55.6	333^rd of 859 public elementary schools	61.2%		57.1	320^th of 855 public elementary schools	62.6%	13	38.7	20.0	31.3	31.3	54.8	20.0	53.1	45.8	42.4	$25,851	$4,839	$21,013

Cities Near Rock Hall

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Chestertown	10.1 mi	2	193^rd
Centreville	10.65 mi	4	80^th
Stevensville	10.97 mi	6	49^th
Pasadena	12.14 mi	12	129^th
Grasonville	12.38 mi	1	63^rd

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maryland State Department of Education.

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