Serving 376 students in grades 6-8, Rocky Mountain Prep Federal 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 11% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 376 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: STRIVE PREP - FEDERAL serves the southwest part of Denver, CO, covering an area of approximately 11.2 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest zone edge located about 5.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rocky Mountain Prep Federal's student population of 376 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
376 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Average Class Size
24 students
School Rankings
Rocky Mountain Prep Federal ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rocky Mountain Prep Federal is 0.19, 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
#1460 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
90%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.1%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Flamingo
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rocky Mountain Prep Federal's ranking?
Rocky Mountain Prep Federal is ranked #1460 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Rocky Mountain Prep Federal often compared to?
Rocky Mountain Prep Federalis often viewed alongside schools like Victory Preparatory Academy Middle State Charter School, Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School, Kepner Beacon Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Rocky Mountain Prep Federal?
376 students attend Rocky Mountain Prep Federal.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Rocky Mountain Prep Federal students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rocky Mountain Prep Federal?
Rocky Mountain Prep Federal has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rocky Mountain Prep Federal offer ?
Rocky Mountain Prep Federal offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rocky Mountain Prep Federal part of?
Rocky Mountain Prep Federal is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Rocky Mountain Prep Federal located?
Rocky Mountain Prep Federal is located in the College View neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 2 other public schools located in College View.
School Reviews
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