Serving 581 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rocky Mountain Prep: Creekside 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 35-39% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 581 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rocky Mountain Prep: Creekside ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Rocky Mountain Prep: Creekside's student population of 581 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 55% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
581 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rocky Mountain Prep: Creekside ranks within the top 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rocky Mountain Prep: Creekside is 0.62, which is more 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
#860 out of 1734 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
28%
35%
Black
54%
4%
White
12%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rocky Mountain Prep: Creekside's ranking?
Rocky Mountain Prep: Creekside is ranked #860 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Rocky Mountain Prep: Creekside?
581 students attend Rocky Mountain Prep: Creekside.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Rocky Mountain Prep: Creekside students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rocky Mountain Prep: Creekside?
Rocky Mountain Prep: Creekside has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rocky Mountain Prep: Creekside offer ?
Rocky Mountain Prep: Creekside offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Rocky Mountain Prep: Creekside part of?
Rocky Mountain Prep: Creekside is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Rocky Mountain Prep: Creekside located?
Rocky Mountain Prep: Creekside is located in the Indian Creek neighborhood of Denver, CO.
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