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Rolling Terrace Elementary

Summary:

Rolling Terrace Elementary is a public magnet elementary school located in Takoma Park, Maryland, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 709 students. The school is part of the Montgomery County Public Schools district, which is ranked 7th out of 25 districts in Maryland and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Rolling Terrace Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (78.56%) compared to nearby schools like Highland View Elementary (60.72%) and Sligo Creek Elementary (10.48%), the school consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Maryland elementary schools. Its performance on MCAP assessments is significantly lower than the Montgomery County and Maryland state averages across all grades and subjects. Additionally, Rolling Terrace has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 79.64% to 88.15% over the past 3 years, which is much higher than the nearby schools.

Despite these challenges, Rolling Terrace Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending levels compared to nearby schools. Interestingly, while the school's African American students perform relatively well, its Hispanic students, who make up the majority of the population, rank 325th out of 347 Maryland elementary schools for this subgroup. The school's unique demographics and socioeconomic factors suggest that targeted interventions and support systems may be needed to address the specific needs of the student population and improve academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 705 Bayfield St
       Takoma Park, MD  20912-7307

(240) 740-1950

District: Montgomery County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
793rd of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,891 Help


Students who attend Rolling Terrace Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Silver Spring International Middle
High:    Albert Einstein High
    John F. Kennedy High
    Montgomery Blair High
    Northwood High
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Student/teacher ratio:  11.3 Help
Number of students:  709

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
78.6%
African American:
13.5%
White:
5.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  88.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Rolling Terrace Elementary ranks worse than 92.3% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks last among 130 ranked elementary schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.63. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (78.6%), African American (13.5%), White (5.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 88.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rolling Terrace Elementary is 11.3, which is the 27th best among 130 elementary schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Rolling Terrace Elementary employs 62.5 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rolling Terrace Elementary is $20,891, which is the 52nd highest among 130 elementary schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Rolling Terrace Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Montgomery County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Montgomery County Public Schools 7th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rolling Terrace Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Rolling Terrace Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 53.52 437th 803 45.6%
2005 50.83 439th 805 45.5%
2006 46.34 471st 804 41.4%
2007 37.31 559th 818 31.7%
2008 42.99 558th 838 33.4%
2009 40.66 579th 850 31.9%
2010 18.47 768th 855 10.2%
2011 39.68 565th 853 33.8%
2012 36.14 621st 857 27.5%
2013 37.07 589th 847 30.5%
2014 41.81 585th 867 32.5%
2015 35.33 520th 859 39.5%
2016 36.63 513th 845 39.3%
2017 32.73 536th 847 36.7%
2018 29.73 570th 857 33.5%
2019 24.91 602nd 853 29.4%
2021 16.08 696th 802 13.2%
2022 17.55 729th 862 15.4%
2023 12.93 768th 855 10.2%
2024 11.63 793rd 859 7.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rolling Terrace Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 21.13 515th 546 5.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Rolling Terrace Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 16.63 693rd 796 12.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Rolling Terrace Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 15.56 711th 788 9.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Rolling Terrace Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 55.72 135th 504 73.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Rolling Terrace Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 20.79 325th 347 6.3%
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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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by a parent
Friday, August 22, 2014

Open Quote With its highly trained, effective and caring staff, and efficient administrators, my children are getting an incredible education at Rolling Terrace. I never cease to be impressed with the academic, extra-curricular activities, and special events. My kids actually get excited about making the "GeoBowl" team, and every interaction I've had with staff has been deeply affirming. I think about the middle-class elementary school I went to and laugh. My kids are getting an elementary education that puts mine to shame. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Rolling Terrace Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 149 196 62 270 2 n/a n/a 0 679
1990 161 222 62 318 2 n/a n/a -3 762
1991 159 233 73 319 1 n/a n/a 0 785
1992 149 239 84 337 3 n/a n/a 0 812
1993 143 247 69 357 2 n/a n/a 0 818
1994 119 209 71 308 7 n/a n/a 0 714
1995 127 200 65 328 4 n/a n/a 0 724
1996 127 200 65 328 4 n/a n/a 0 724
1997 118 218 48 378 2 n/a n/a 0 764
1998 123 203 45 405 2 n/a n/a 0 778
1999 121 210 47 416 3 n/a n/a 0 797
2000 116 176 49 395 4 n/a n/a 0 740
2001 130 158 43 411 2 n/a n/a 0 744
2002 141 143 43 421 0 n/a n/a 0 748
2003 141 143 43 421 0 n/a n/a 0 748
2004 148 121 43 405 0 n/a n/a 0 717
2005 163 124 42 364 0 n/a n/a 0 693
2006 145 142 50 350 4 n/a n/a 0 691
2007 136 135 37 313 3 n/a n/a 0 624
2008 135 153 35 291 4 n/a n/a 0 618
2009 135 150 39 307 5 n/a n/a 0 636
2010 139 154 43 345 4 n/a n/a 0 685
2011 117 128 34 428 1 0 41 0 749
2012 126 110 30 448 1 0 38 0 753
2013 130 118 30 506 1 0 31 0 816
2014 131 130 27 547 1 0 36 0 872
2015 130 137 25 580 1 0 26 0 899
2016 115 137 23 586 1 0 31 0 893
2017 114 127 22 610 1 0 29 0 903
2018 102 133 26 606 1 0 24 0 892
2019 63 132 23 568 0 0 12 0 798
2020 56 109 17 581 0 0 12 0 775
2021 44 111 15 536 0 0 21 0 727
2022 39 118 13 536 1 0 11 0 718
2023 41 96 5 557 1 0 9 0 709

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Rolling Terrace Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 679 38.6 17.5 n/a
1990 762 48.2 15.8 47.5
1991 785 50.1 15.6 53.2
1992 812 50.5 16.0 56.2
1993 818 53.6 15.3 55.7
1994 714 50.1 14.3 58.4
1995 724 50.6 14.3 56.6
1996 724 50.6 14.3 56.6
1997 764 52.2 14.6 57.9
1998 778 54.1 14.4 59.5
1999 797 54.1 14.7 59.3
2000 740 59.4 12.5 69.3
2001 744 61.2 12.2 66.7
2002 748 63.6 11.8 59.9
2003 748 63.6 11.8 59.9
2004 717 54.1 13.3 57.3
2005 693 55.0 12.6 56.4
2006 691 56.0 12.3 51.2
2007 624 55.2 11.3 50.5
2008 618 52.8 11.7 55
2009 636 49.8 12.8 60.1
2010 685 52.1 13.1 60.7
2011 749 53.2 14.0 63
2012 753 53.0 14.1 65.3
2013 816 59.7 13.6 66.8
2014 872 63.6 13.7 68.1
2015 899 67.0 13.4 71.1
2016 893 69.0 12.9 72.5
2017 903 71.0 12.7 72.2
2018 892 70.1 12.7 72.4
2019 798 66.2 12.0 76.2
2020 775 65.4 11.8 79.1
2021 727 69.0 10.5 79.6
2022 718 66.4 10.8 80.4
2023 709 62.5 11.3 88.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Rolling Terrace Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 679 38.6 17.5 n/a
1990 762 48.2 15.8 47.5
1991 785 50.1 15.6 53.2
1992 812 50.5 16.0 56.2
1993 818 53.6 15.3 55.7
1994 714 50.1 14.3 58.4
1995 724 50.6 14.3 56.6
1996 724 50.6 14.3 56.6
1997 764 52.2 14.6 57.9
1998 778 54.1 14.4 59.5
1999 797 54.1 14.7 59.3
2000 740 59.4 12.5 69.3
2001 744 61.2 12.2 66.7
2002 748 63.6 11.8 59.9
2003 748 63.6 11.8 59.9
2004 717 54.1 13.3 57.3
2005 693 55.0 12.6 56.4
2006 691 56.0 12.3 51.2
2007 624 55.2 11.3 50.5
2008 618 52.8 11.7 55
2009 636 49.8 12.8 60.1
2010 685 52.1 13.1 60.7
2011 749 53.2 14.0 63
2012 753 53.0 14.1 65.3
2013 816 59.7 13.6 66.8
2014 872 63.6 13.7 68.1
2015 899 67.0 13.4 71.1
2016 893 69.0 12.9 72.5
2017 903 71.0 12.7 72.2
2018 892 70.1 12.7 72.4
2019 798 66.2 12.0 76.2
2020 775 65.4 11.8 79.1
2021 727 69.0 10.5 79.6
2022 718 66.4 10.8 80.4
2023 709 62.5 11.3 88.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Rolling Terrace Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,002 (10.9%) $16,349 (89.1%) $18,351
2020 $2,477 (13.6%) $15,786 (86.4%) $18,263
2021 $2,804 (14.0%) $17,233 (86.0%) $20,037
2022 $3,884 (20.0%) $15,518 (80.0%) $19,402
2023 $3,015 (14.4%) $17,876 (85.6%) $20,891

Data source: Maryland Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rolling Terrace Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 602nd of 853 Elementary schoolsRanks 768th of 855 Elementary schools
 19.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students798709
 11.2%
African American13296
 27.3%
American Indian01
Asian235
 78.3%
Hispanic568557
 1.9%
Pacific Islander00
White6341
 34.9%
Two or More Races129
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients76.2%88.2%
 12%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rolling Terrace Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 709 students attended Rolling Terrace Elementary.

Students at Rolling Terrace Elementary are 79% Hispanic, 14% African American, 6% White, 1% Two or more races.

Rolling Terrace Elementary ranks in the bottom 7.7% of Maryland elementary schools.

Students who attend Rolling Terrace Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Silver Spring International Middle
High : Albert Einstein High
High : John F. Kennedy High
High : Montgomery Blair High
High : Northwood High
High : Wheaton High


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