Serving 1,096 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Rocky Mountain Classical Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado 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 Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,096 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rocky Mountain Classical Academy's student population of 1,096 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
1,096 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rocky Mountain Classical Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rocky Mountain Classical Academy is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#880 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
22%
35%
Black
3%
4%
White
64%
52%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rocky Mountain Classical Academy's ranking?
Rocky Mountain Classical Academy is ranked #880 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Rocky Mountain Classical Academy often compared to?
Rocky Mountain Classical Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas Maclaren State Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Rocky Mountain Classical Academy?
1,096 students attend Rocky Mountain Classical Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Rocky Mountain Classical Academy students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rocky Mountain Classical Academy?
Rocky Mountain Classical Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rocky Mountain Classical Academy offer ?
Rocky Mountain Classical Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Rocky Mountain Classical Academy part of?
Rocky Mountain Classical Academy is part of El Paso County Colorado School District 49.
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