Serving 258 students in grades 6-8, Rocky Mountain Prep Noel 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 258 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rocky Mountain Prep Noel ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Rocky Mountain Prep Noel's student population of 258 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
258 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Rocky Mountain Prep Noel ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rocky Mountain Prep Noel is 0.52, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1733 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
67%
36%
Black
18%
5%
White
5%
50%
Hawaiian
6%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rocky Mountain Prep Noel's ranking?
Rocky Mountain Prep Noel is ranked #1733 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Rocky Mountain Prep Noel often compared to?
Rocky Mountain Prep Noelis often viewed alongside schools like Denver Language School, Dsst Montview Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Rocky Mountain Prep Noel?
258 students attend Rocky Mountain Prep Noel.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Rocky Mountain Prep Noel students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hawaiian, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rocky Mountain Prep Noel?
Rocky Mountain Prep Noel has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rocky Mountain Prep Noel offer ?
Rocky Mountain Prep Noel offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rocky Mountain Prep Noel part of?
Rocky Mountain Prep Noel is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Rocky Mountain Prep Noel located?
Rocky Mountain Prep Noel is located in the Montbello neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 15 other public schools located in Montbello.
School Reviews
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