Rocky Mountain Deaf School

1921 Youngfield Street
Golden, CO 80401
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 72 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Rocky Mountain Deaf School 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school / Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 72 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Bottom 50% in CO
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Rocky Mountain Deaf School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

School Overview

Rocky Mountain Deaf School's student population of 72 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
72 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

Rocky Mountain Deaf School 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 Deaf School is 0.61, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CO)
#1186 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤20%
33%
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21-39%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
7%
3%
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Hispanic
33%
35%
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Black
6%
4%
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White
53%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.61
This chart display the diversity score of Rocky Mountain Deaf School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
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Sports

Total Sports Offered
3 sports
Sports
Basketball, Soccer, Volley Ball
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rocky Mountain Deaf School's ranking?
Rocky Mountain Deaf School is ranked #1186 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Rocky Mountain Deaf School often compared to?
Rocky Mountain Deaf Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Miller Special Education, Sobesky Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Rocky Mountain Deaf School?
72 students attend Rocky Mountain Deaf School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Rocky Mountain Deaf School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rocky Mountain Deaf School?
Rocky Mountain Deaf School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rocky Mountain Deaf School offer ?
Rocky Mountain Deaf School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Rocky Mountain Deaf School part of?
Rocky Mountain Deaf School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Last Day of ELP
May 16, 2024 (Thursday)
Seniors Last Day!
May 17, 2024 (Friday)
Last Day of School/Early Release
May 31, 2024 (Friday)
Last Day of Summer Camp
June 14, 2024 (Friday)

School Reviews

5   10/29/2022
Wonderful school! I get my education here and it is one of the best environments in the U.S.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Gabriella

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school / Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 72 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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