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Rocky Heights Middle School

11033 Monarch Boulevard
Lone Tree, CO 80124

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Serving 1,170 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 is 54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving 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 30% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,170 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 30%
: Top 10% in CO
: 54% (Top 20%)
: 68% (Top 20%)
: 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:

School Overview

Rocky Heights Middle School's student population of 1,170 students has declined by 16% over five school years.

The teacher population of 63 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Rocky Heights Middle School
6	355
7	357
8	458

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Total Students

1,170 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Rocky Heights Middle School
2023	1,162
2022	1,225
2021	1,218
2020	1,409
2019	1,409
2018	1,480
2017	1,480
2016	1,474
2015	1,464
2014	1,429
2013	1,390
2012	1,349
2011	1,319
2010	1,237
2009	1,224
2008	1,150
2007	1,044
2006	825
2005	556

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

63 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Rocky Heights Middle School
2023	59
2022	61
2021	67
2020	76
2019	76
2018	76
2017	76
2016	66
2015	67
2014	66
2013	66
2012	67
2011	66
2010	66
2009	68
2008	62
2007	57
2006	46
2005	37

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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 of Rocky Heights Middle School is 0.48, 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.

This School

State Level (CO)

#175 out of 1779 schools
(Top 10%)

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Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Rocky Heights Middle School
2022	#175
2021	#209
2019	#255
2018	#474
2017	#339
2016	#209
2015	#220
2014	#161
2013	#122
2012	#114
2011	#57

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54%

32%

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Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Rocky Heights Middle School	Colorado	Douglas County School District No. Re 1
2022	54%	32%	49%
2021	45%	33%	45%
2019	55%	35%	48%
2018	46%	35%	45%
2017	47%	33%	42%
2016	52%	33%	43%
2015	50%	31%	41%
2014	83%	57%	70%
2013	85%	57%	70%
2012	86%	56%	71%
2011	97%	82%	91%

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68%

45%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Rocky Heights Middle School	Colorado	Douglas County School District No. Re 1
2022	68%	45%	62%
2021	72%	47%	62%
2019	62%	47%	59%
2018	53%	44%	45%
2017	56%	42%	50%
2016	58%	40%	49%
2015	57%	40%	50%
2014	87%	69%	81%
2013	90%	70%	82%
2012	89%	70%	82%
2011	99%	89%	95%

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(20-21)

49%

29%

Student : Teacher Ratio

19:1

15:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Rocky Heights Middle School	Colorado	Douglas County School District No. Re 1
2023	20:1	16:1	18:1
2022	20:1	15:1	18:1
2021	18:1	15:1	18:1
2020	19:1	16:1	19:1
2019	19:1	16:1	19:1
2018	19:1	17:1	20:1
2017	19:1	17:1	20:1
2016	22:1	17:1	20:1
2015	22:1	17:1	20:1
2014	21:1	17:1	20:1
2013	21:1	17:1	21:1
2012	20:1	17:1	21:1
2011	20:1	17:1	21:1
2010	19:1	16:1	19:1
2009	18:1	16:1	19:1
2008	19:1	16:1	18:1
2007	18:1	17:1	18:1
2006	18:1	16:1	19:1
2005	15:1	17:1	18:1

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American Indian

n/a

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2004-2005)
Year	Rocky Heights Middle School	Colorado	Douglas County School District No. Re 1
2005	1%	1%	1%
2004	1%	1%	1%

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Asian

12%

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Rocky Heights Middle School	Colorado	Douglas County School District No. Re 1
2023	11%	3%	7%
2022	7%	3%	7%
2021	6%	3%	6%
2020	7%	3%	6%
2019	7%	3%	6%
2018	7%	3%	5%
2017	7%	3%	5%
2016	7%	3%	4%
2015	8%	3%	5%
2014	7%	3%	4%
2013	5%	3%	4%
2012	5%	3%	4%
2011	4%	3%	5%
2010	7%	4%	5%
2009	8%	4%	5%
2008	7%	3%	5%
2007	4%	3%	5%
2006	4%	3%	4%
2005	3%	3%	4%

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Hispanic

11%

36%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Rocky Heights Middle School	Colorado	Douglas County School District No. Re 1
2023	10%	35%	16%
2022	11%	35%	16%
2021	10%	34%	15%
2020	9%	34%	15%
2019	9%	34%	15%
2018	9%	34%	15%
2017	9%	34%	15%
2016	8%	33%	14%
2015	8%	33%	15%
2014	8%	33%	14%
2013	7%	32%	14%
2012	7%	32%	13%
2011	6%	32%	13%
2010	5%	29%	9%
2009	4%	28%	9%
2008	5%	28%	7%
2007	5%	28%	7%
2006	5%	27%	7%
2005	3%	26%	7%

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Black

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Rocky Heights Middle School	Colorado	Douglas County School District No. Re 1
2023	1%	5%	2%
2022	1%	4%	1%
2021	1%	5%	1%
2020	1%	5%	1%
2019	1%	5%	1%
2014	1%	5%	2%
2013	1%	5%	2%
2012	1%	5%	2%
2011	2%	5%	2%
2010	2%	6%	3%
2009	2%	6%	3%
2008	2%	6%	2%
2007	2%	6%	2%
2006	1%	6%	2%
2005	2%	6%	2%

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White

70%

50%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Rocky Heights Middle School	Colorado	Douglas County School District No. Re 1
2023	73%	51%	69%
2022	76%	52%	70%
2021	78%	52%	72%
2020	79%	53%	73%
2019	79%	53%	73%
2018	81%	53%	75%
2017	81%	53%	75%
2016	82%	54%	76%
2015	80%	54%	75%
2014	80%	55%	76%
2013	83%	56%	76%
2012	84%	56%	77%
2011	86%	57%	77%
2010	86%	60%	82%
2009	86%	61%	82%
2008	86%	61%	85%
2007	89%	62%	85%
2006	90%	63%	86%
2005	91%	64%	86%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Rocky Heights Middle School	Colorado	Douglas County School District No. Re 1
2023	5%	5%	6%
2022	5%	5%	6%
2021	5%	5%	6%
2020	4%	4%	5%
2019	4%	4%	5%
2018	3%	4%	4%
2017	3%	4%	4%
2016	3%	4%	5%
2015	4%	4%	4%
2014	4%	3%	4%
2013	4%	3%	4%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.48

0.62

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Rocky Heights Middle School	Colorado	Douglas County School District No. Re 1
2023	0.45	0.62	0.49
2022	0.41	0.61	0.48
2021	0.38	0.61	0.46
2020	0.36	0.60	0.44
2019	0.36	0.60	0.44
2018	0.33	0.60	0.42
2017	0.33	0.60	0.42
2016	0.32	0.60	0.40
2015	0.35	0.60	0.41
2014	0.35	0.59	0.40
2013	0.31	0.59	0.40
2012	0.29	0.59	0.40
2011	0.26	0.58	0.39
2010	0.25	0.55	0.31
2009	0.26	0.55	0.31
2008	0.26	0.55	0.27
2007	0.21	0.54	0.26
2006	0.19	0.53	0.25
2005	0.17	0.52	0.24

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Eligible for

39%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Rocky Heights Middle School	Colorado	Douglas County School District No. Re 1
2023	3%	33%	8%
2022	3%	30%	9%
2021	4%	33%	8%
2020	3%	33%	9%
2019	3%	33%	9%
2018	2%	35%	8%
2017	2%	35%	8%
2016	2%	34%	8%
2015	2%	34%	8%
2014	2%	35%	9%
2013	2%	34%	9%
2012	2%	34%	8%
2011	2%	33%	8%
2010	1%	31%	6%
2009	1%	28%	6%
2008	1%	28%	3%
2007	1%	27%	3%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2006-2023)
Year	Rocky Heights Middle School	Colorado	Douglas County School District No. Re 1
2023	1%	7%	3%
2022	1%	6%	2%
2021	1%	7%	2%
2020	2%	8%	3%
2019	2%	8%	3%
2018	1%	8%	3%
2017	1%	8%	3%
2016	1%	7%	3%
2015	1%	7%	2%
2014	1%	7%	3%
2013	1%	7%	3%
2012	1%	7%	3%
2009	1%	7%	2%
2008	1%	7%	1%
2006	1%	6%	1%

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Douglas County School District No. Re 1

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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?

1,170 students attend Rocky Heights Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

70% of Rocky Heights Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% 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 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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5 5/2/2025

This school is wonderful for my students, and the administration is top-notch! Best middle school in the state!

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Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,170 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 30%
: Top 10%
: 54% (Top 20%)
: 68% (Top 20%)
: 49% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education