Serving 1,162 students in grades 6-8, Rocky Heights Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,162 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rocky Heights Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Rocky Heights Middle School's student population of 1,162 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,162 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rocky Heights Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rocky Heights Middle School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#175 out of 1779 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)49%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
3%
Hispanic
10%
35%
Black
1%
5%
White
73%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rocky Heights Middle School's ranking?
Rocky Heights Middle School is ranked #175 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Rocky Heights Middle School often compared to?
Rocky Heights Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mountain Ridge Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Rocky Heights Middle School?
1,162 students attend Rocky Heights Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Rocky Heights Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rocky Heights Middle School?
Rocky Heights Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Rocky Heights Middle School offer ?
Rocky Heights Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Rocky Heights Middle School part of?
Rocky Heights Middle School is part of Douglas County School District No. Re 1.
In what neighborhood is Rocky Heights Middle School located?
Rocky Heights Middle School is located in the Southridge neighborhood of Lone Tree, CO. There are 2 other public schools located in Southridge.
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