Serving 1,001 students in grades 6-8, Rocky Top Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority 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: 1,001 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rocky Top Middle School's student population of 1,001 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,001 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rocky Top Middle School 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 Top Middle School is 0.58, 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
#625 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
26%
35%
Black
1%
5%
White
59%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rocky Top Middle School's ranking?
Rocky Top Middle School is ranked #625 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Rocky Top Middle School often compared to?
Rocky Top Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Century Middle School, Lake Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Rocky Top Middle School?
1,001 students attend Rocky Top Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Rocky Top Middle School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rocky Top Middle School?
Rocky Top Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Rocky Top Middle School offer ?
Rocky Top Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Rocky Top Middle School part of?
Rocky Top Middle School is part of Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District.
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