Serving 578 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rocky Mountain Prep Creekside ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 578 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rocky Mountain Prep Creekside ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Rocky Mountain Prep Creekside's student population of 578 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 58% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
578 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rocky Mountain Prep Creekside ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rocky Mountain Prep Creekside is 0.62, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#672 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
30%
35%
Black
53%
5%
White
11%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rocky Mountain Prep Creekside's ranking?
Rocky Mountain Prep Creekside is ranked #672 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Rocky Mountain Prep Creekside?
578 students attend Rocky Mountain Prep Creekside.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Rocky Mountain Prep Creekside students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rocky Mountain Prep Creekside?
Rocky Mountain Prep Creekside has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Rocky Mountain Prep Creekside offer ?
Rocky Mountain Prep Creekside offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Rocky Mountain Prep Creekside part of?
Rocky Mountain Prep Creekside is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Rocky Mountain Prep Creekside located?
Rocky Mountain Prep Creekside is located in the Indian Creek neighborhood of Denver, CO.
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