Serving 411 students in grades 6-8, Rocky Mountain Prep Westwood 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 9% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (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 99% 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: 411 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: STRIVE PREP - WESTWOOD serves the southwest part of Denver, CO, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 11.2 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 6.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rocky Mountain Prep Westwood's student population of 411 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
411 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2010
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rocky Mountain Prep Westwood 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 Westwood is 0.10, 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
#1605 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
95%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
White
1%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.8%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
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 Westwood's ranking?
Rocky Mountain Prep Westwood is ranked #1605 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Rocky Mountain Prep Westwood?
411 students attend Rocky Mountain Prep Westwood.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Rocky Mountain Prep Westwood students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rocky Mountain Prep Westwood?
Rocky Mountain Prep Westwood has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rocky Mountain Prep Westwood offer ?
Rocky Mountain Prep Westwood offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rocky Mountain Prep Westwood part of?
Rocky Mountain Prep Westwood is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Rocky Mountain Prep Westwood located?
Rocky Mountain Prep Westwood is located in the Mar Lee neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 6 other public schools located in Mar Lee.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
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