8449 Bates Dr
Bowie, MD 20720

There are so many disturbing things to cite about this school, starting with the incredulous population of 2600+ kids. That’s over 600 students per grade level, and there’s simply not enough space or resources to support a community of this size. In the highest tax paying city in the county, this school leave so much to the imagination. The facilities are outdated and worn down. The hallways are dark and dingy. The teachers are lackluster; they don’t even assign homework. I assume bc they don’t want the responsibility of grading 600+ assignments several times per week. There’s no homeroom classes. There’s not enough lockers to accommodate students and assignments come a month into the school year. Students walk around in their coats and carrying all their belongings all day long. Good luck catching the IT staffer who manages the schools’ devices, WiFi, etc. He’s unresponsive and unavailable always. The multipurpose/lunch room overflows. I couldn’t even witness my daughter’s first high school honors experience bc they don’t have space to accommodate parents. All of this is the perfect pressure cooker, and it’s no wonder that there’s a fight at least twice a week. It’s so disappointing and embarrassing that this is the neighborhood school. We all, especially the students, deserve better and for our tax dollars.

We love Rockledge! Mr. Prince is the best Principal ever! Rockledge has the best teachers and staff!!

So, the school year in 2022-2023 wasnt that bad except when ou will have THE MOST FAKEST FRIENDS and then have the most ridiculous math teacher. I forgot his name but he would just act like nothings going on just say 2 girls are arguing he would just say "Go outside or stop OR ignore it" But for the 8th graders at the school lock in