Serving 1,129 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 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). 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 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,129 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Rocky Heights Middle School serves the northern part of Lone Tree, CO, covering an area of approximately 26.1 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 3.1 miles to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 7.9 miles from the school.
- 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 1,129 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,129 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2000
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rocky Heights Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rocky Heights Middle School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#152 out of 1748 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)49%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
11%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
69%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.1%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
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 #152 out of 1,748 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?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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?
1,129 students attend Rocky Heights Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Rocky Heights Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rocky Heights Middle School?
Rocky Heights Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rocky Heights Middle School offer ?
Rocky Heights Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
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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