Rock Terrace School

11400 Marcliff Rd
Rockville, MD 20852

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/rockterrace/

77 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Rock Terrace School, located in Rockville, Maryland, is a specialized public school within the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) system. It serves students with significant developmental, intellectual, and physical disabilities, generally ranging from middle school age through age 21. The school is dedicated to providing a highly supportive and structured environment where students receive individualized instruction tailored to their specific learning needs, functional capabilities, and long-term goals.

The school’s curriculum is centered on promoting independence, community integration, and the acquisition of essential life skills. Beyond traditional academics, Rock Terrace places a strong emphasis on vocational training, social-emotional development, and transition services to help students successfully navigate life after high school. By collaborating with families and community partners, the school fosters a nurturing atmosphere designed to help each student reach their maximum potential and enhance their quality of life.

Total Students

21.4

Full-Time Teachers

3.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rock Terrace School
Demographic	Student Count
White	18
Hispanic	22
Black	25
Asian	10
Two or More	2

Black
25 (32.5%)
Hispanic
22 (28.6%)
White
18 (23.4%)
Asian
10 (13.0%)
Two or More
2 (2.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Montgomery County Public Schools
Phone:	(240)740-4650
Website:	http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/rockterrace/
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	77
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	3.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	33
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 7

Grade 7 13

Grade 8 2

Grade 9 5

Grade 10 9

Grade 11 7

Grade 12 34

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Rock Terrace School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	7
Grade 7	13
Grade 8	2
Grade 9	5
Grade 10	9
Grade 11	7
Grade 12	34

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Rock Terrace School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	11	14.3%
Male	66	85.7%

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