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John T. Baker Middle School vs. Rocky Hill Middle School

Should you attend John T. Baker Middle School or Rocky Hill Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
John T. Baker Middle School
25400 Oak Dr
Damascus, MD 20872
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Rocky Hill Middle School
22401 Brick Haven Way
Clarksburg, MD 20871
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 842 students in grades 6-8, John T. Baker Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,041 students in grades 6-8, Rocky Hill Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
842 students
1,041 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at John T. Baker Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Rocky Hill Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at John T. Baker Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Rocky Hill Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
69 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at John T. Baker Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Rocky Hill Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at John T. Baker Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools and the state of Maryland, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Rocky Hill Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools and the state of Maryland, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#619 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
#721 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of John T. Baker Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Rocky Hill Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
24%
(Bottom 50% in MD)
21%
(Bottom 50% in MD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John T. Baker Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Montgomery County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rocky Hill Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Montgomery County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
47%
(Top 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
44%
(Top 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John T. Baker Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Montgomery County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rocky Hill Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Montgomery County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
47%
(Top 30% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
37%
(Top 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John T. Baker Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Montgomery County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rocky Hill Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Montgomery County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of John T. Baker Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Rocky Hill Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
264
324
Grade 7 Students
287
350
Grade 8 Students
291
367

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at John T. Baker Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Montgomery County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Rocky Hill Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Montgomery County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
33%
34%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at John T. Baker Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Montgomery County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Rocky Hill Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Montgomery County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
14%
28%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at John T. Baker Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Montgomery County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Rocky Hill Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Montgomery County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
40%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at John T. Baker Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Montgomery County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Rocky Hill Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Montgomery County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at John T. Baker Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Montgomery County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Rocky Hill Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Montgomery County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.71
0.76
This chart showcases the diversity score of John T. Baker Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Rocky Hill Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
38%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at John T. Baker Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Montgomery County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Rocky Hill Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Montgomery County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at John T. Baker Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Montgomery County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Rocky Hill Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Montgomery County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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