Rockland Woods Elementary

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Rockland Woods Elementary ranks 274 th of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Rockland Woods Elementary is a public elementary school in Hagerstown, Maryland, serving 625 students in grades PK-5. The school stands out for its diverse student population, strong academic performance, and focus on supporting students from various socioeconomic backgrounds.

Rockland Woods consistently outperforms the Washington County Public Schools district and the state of Maryland in both Mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency across all grade levels. The school's performance is particularly strong in 4th and 5th grade ELA, where it exceeds the district and state averages by a significant margin. Rockland Woods also has a strong performance among its African American and Hispanic student subgroups, as well as its low socioeconomic status (SES) students, ranking among the top Maryland elementary schools in these categories.

Compared to nearby schools, Rockland Woods outperforms most in both Mathematics and ELA proficiency, with the exception of Williamsport Elementary, a magnet school that consistently ranks among the top-performing elementary schools in the state. Schools with higher percentages of low-income and minority students, such as Salem Avenue Elementary, Pangborn Elementary, and Bester Elementary, tend to have lower academic performance compared to Rockland Woods.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

18201 Rockland Drive
Hagerstown, MD 21740

(301) 766-8485

District: Washington County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
274^th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,983

Student/teacher ratio: 16.0

Number of students: 625

Racial breakdown:

White:

46.6%

African American:

19.8%

Hispanic:

19.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 45.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Rockland Woods Elementary ranks better than 68.1% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 11^th among 24 ranked elementary schools in the Washington County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.39. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Student population at Rockland Woods Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (46.6%), African American (19.8%), Hispanic (19%). (See more...)

Compare Details 45.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rockland Woods Elementary is 16. 15 elementary schools in the Washington County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Rockland Woods Elementary employs 39 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rockland Woods Elementary is $15,983. 14 elementary schools in the Washington County Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Rockland Woods Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Washington County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington County Public Schools 12^th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Rockland Woods Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Rockland Woods Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile
2009	64.51	332^nd	850	60.9%
2010	69.81	273^rd	855	68.1%
2011	72.13	220^th	853	74.2%
2012	62.36	368^th	857	57.1%
2013	58.28	382^nd	847	54.9%
2014	73.50	241^st	867	72.2%
2015	55.23	346^th	859	59.7%
2016	44.74	436^th	845	48.4%
2017	42.02	451^st	847	46.8%
2018	50.92	381^st	857	55.5%
2019	62.03	296^th	853	65.3%
2021	39.98	363^rd	802	54.7%
2022	62.85	300^th	862	65.2%
2023	64.28	276^th	855	67.7%
2024	65.39	274^th	859	68.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rockland Woods Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	74.25	43^rd	546	92.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Rockland Woods Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	41.89	362^nd	796	54.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Rockland Woods Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	36.26	402^nd	788	49.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Rockland Woods Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	44.82	223^rd	504	55.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Rockland Woods Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	47.08	114^th	347	67.1%

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Rank History for White students at Rockland Woods Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	30.08	346^th	528	34.5%

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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.

Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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by a parent
Wednesday, August 29, 2018

This school should be rated the highest in Washington County. Absolutely excellent. Close Quote

by a parent on FaceBook
Wednesday, June 18, 2014

The school is amazing. The staff is wonderful and well educated. The activity's they offer to keep the kids both learning and having fun is why my kids love it here. I have two children who go here and both are magnet kids now in middle school. The principle is firm but fair and they have the latest technology in the classrooms. I am very happy with this school. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Rockland Woods Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2009	371	52	21	45	2	n/a	n/a	491
2010	417	64	26	39	1	n/a	n/a	547
2011	423	39	27	39	0	0	26	554
2012	443	53	27	45	1	0	42	611
2013	432	56	28	50	2	0	50	618
2014	463	45	30	43	1	0	41	623
2015	447	46	37	48	1	0	43	622
2016	396	60	31	51	2	1	47	588
2017	368	59	27	65	0	1	45	565
2018	343	72	30	73	1	1	45	565
2019	329	91	24	84	1	2	50	581
2020	357	104	26	97	1	3	64	652
2021	323	112	19	91	1	3	55	604
2022	313	109	18	121	3	1	51	616
2023	291	124	26	119	3	3	59	625

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 Rockland Woods Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	491	31.0	15.8	25.9
2010	547	32.0	17.0	28.5
2011	554	32.5	17.0	24.5
2012	611	36.0	16.9	30.8
2013	618	36.0	17.1	25.2
2014	623	41.0	15.1	28.9
2015	622	42.0	14.8	28.1
2016	588	42.0	14.0	30.1
2017	565	33.5	16.8	29.7
2018	565	34.0	16.6	31.7
2019	581	35.0	16.6	28.2
2020	652	37.0	17.6	32.5
2021	604	36.0	16.7	32.8
2022	616	38.0	16.2	36.7
2023	625	39.0	16.0	45.9

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 Rockland Woods Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	491	31.0	15.8	25.9
2010	547	32.0	17.0	28.5
2011	554	32.5	17.0	24.5
2012	611	36.0	16.9	30.8
2013	618	36.0	17.1	25.2
2014	623	41.0	15.1	28.9
2015	622	42.0	14.8	28.1
2016	588	42.0	14.0	30.1
2017	565	33.5	16.8	29.7
2018	565	34.0	16.6	31.7
2019	581	35.0	16.6	28.2
2020	652	37.0	17.6	32.5
2021	604	36.0	16.7	32.8
2022	616	38.0	16.2	36.7
2023	625	39.0	16.0	45.9

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 Rockland Woods Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$880 (6.5%)	$12,560 (93.5%)	$13,440
2020	$795 (6.4%)	$11,579 (93.8%)	$12,348
2021	$1,636 (12.0%)	$12,046 (88.2%)	$13,656
2022	$1,407 (10.0%)	$12,652 (90.0%)	$14,059
2023	$1,942 (12.2%)	$14,041 (87.8%)	$15,983

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rockland Woods Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 296^th of 853 Elementary schools	Ranks 276^th of 855 Elementary schools	2.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	581	625	7.6%
African American	91	124	36.3%
American Indian	1	3	200%
Asian	24	26	8.3%
Hispanic	84	119	41.7%
Pacific Islander	2	3	50%
White	329	291	11.6%
Two or More Races	50	59	18%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	28.2%	45.9%	17.7%

Schools Near Rockland Woods Elementary

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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
Rockland Woods Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	18201 Rockland Drive	Hagerstown	21740	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 766-8485	625	39	16.0	45.9%	291 (46.6%)	124 (19.8%)	119 (19.0%)	26 (4.2%)	3 (0.5%)	3 (0.5%)	59 (9.4%)	65.4	274^th of 859 public elementary schools	68.1%		64.3	276^th of 855 public elementary schools	67.7%	2	41.9	46.2	38.2	42.0	45.6	53.8	54.9	51.6	36.3	$15,983	$1,942	$14,041
Fountain Rock Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	17145 Lappans Rd	Hagerstown	21740	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 766-8146	299	19	15.5	47.5%	247 (82.6%)	12 (4.0%)	21 (7.0%)	8 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (3.3%)	43.2	436^th of 859 public elementary schools	49.2%		53	352^nd of 855 public elementary schools	58.8%	84	51.1	18.0	15.2	28.9	54.5	40.0	42.4	45.7	17.6	$11,951	$1,217	$10,734
Emma K. Doub Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1221 S Potomac St	Hagerstown	21740	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 766-8130	354	23	15.3	66.9%	196 (55.4%)	44 (12.4%)	52 (14.7%)	8 (2.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (14.7%)	71.6	230^th of 859 public elementary schools	73.2%		69	241^st of 855 public elementary schools	71.8%	11	40.3	36.2	47.8	41.7	62.7	56.9	56.7	58.9	42.6	$15,922	$1,453	$14,469
Lincolnshire Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	17545 Lincolnshire Rd	Hagerstown	21740	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 766-8206	496	37	13.4	74.0%	267 (53.8%)	76 (15.3%)	90 (18.1%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (11.9%)	33.4	502^nd of 859 public elementary schools	41.6%		42.2	437^th of 855 public elementary schools	48.9%	65	23.6	30.3	19.2	24.0	39.3	43.9	32.1	38.2	16.4	$20,608	$4,251	$16,357
Hickory Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	11101 Hickory School Rd	Williamsport	21795	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 766-8198	328	23	14.2	86.0%	120 (36.6%)	42 (12.8%)	152 (46.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.3%)	20.4	647^th of 859 public elementary schools	24.7%		27.4	567^th of 855 public elementary schools	33.7%	80	20.4	17.8	7.9	14.8	25.5	33.3	29.5	29.3	12.9	$18,378	$3,104	$15,274
Ruth Ann Monroe Primary	Public	PK, KG-2	1311 Yale Drive	Hagerstown	21742	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 766-8668	567	43	13.1	80.1%	172 (30.3%)	165 (29.1%)	118 (20.8%)	23 (4.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	88 (15.5%)								(n/a)										$19,855	$3,967	$15,888
Bester Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	385 Mill St	Hagerstown	21740	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 766-8001	494	44	11.2	88.5%	171 (34.6%)	130 (26.3%)	96 (19.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	95 (19.2%)	11.3	800^th of 859 public elementary schools	6.9%		14.1	746^th of 855 public elementary schools	12.7%	54	11.0	11.5	7.5	10.1	16.7	17.9	18.8	17.8	9.1	$21,025	$4,814	$16,211
Eastern Elementary	Public	3-5	1320 Yale Dr	Hagerstown	21742	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 766-8122	433	32	13.4	85.0%	130 (30.0%)	126 (29.1%)	94 (21.7%)	11 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	72 (16.6%)	37	470^th of 859 public elementary schools	45.3%		36.4	494^th of 855 public elementary schools	42.2%	24	30.8	20.4	21.0	23.8	38.2	43.3	46.0	42.7	17.9	$19,418	$3,537	$15,881
Williamsport Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1 S Clifton Dr	Williamsport	21795	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 766-8415	514	35	14.8	61.5%	363 (70.6%)	45 (8.8%)	48 (9.3%)	10 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (9.3%)	81.7	151^st of 859 public elementary schools	82.4%		83.1	137^th of 855 public elementary schools	84.0%	14	62.3	71.1	41.1	57.6	72.4	70.7	53.1	64.8	36.4	$16,280	$1,363	$14,917
Pangborn Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	195 Pangborn Blvd	Hagerstown	21740	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 766-8282	673	50	13.3	81.0%	248 (36.8%)	153 (22.7%)	161 (23.9%)	18 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	93 (13.8%)	29.1	546^th of 859 public elementary schools	36.4%		25.3	589^th of 855 public elementary schools	31.1%	43	28.0	21.1	17.5	22.3	36.1	32.1	33.7	34.0	17.6	$18,794	$3,453	$15,341

Frequently Asked Questions about Rockland Woods Elementary

How many students attend Rockland Woods Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 625 students attended Rockland Woods Elementary.

What district is Rockland Woods Elementary in?

Washington County Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Rockland Woods Elementary?

Students at Rockland Woods Elementary are 47% White, 20% African American, 19% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

Is Rockland Woods Elementary a good school?

Rockland Woods Elementary ranks 274^th of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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