Rocky Mountain School Of Expeditionary Learning
Tel:
(303) 759-2076
- Rocky Mountain School Of Expeditionary Learning serves 389 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Rocky Mountain School Of Expeditionary Learning placed in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Rocky Mountain School Of Expeditionary Learning places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Rocky Mountain School Of Expeditionary Learning's student population of 389 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 389 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Rocky Mountain School Of Expeditionary Learning is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,768 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Rocky Mountain School Of Expeditionary Learning is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #297 out of 1768 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 35% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 34% |
| Black | 3% | 5% |
| White | 73% | 53% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 10% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.45 | 0.60 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥80% | 80% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 3% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Denver 1 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Rocky Mountain School Of Expeditionary Learning is George Washington High School (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Place Bridge Academy (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Ellis Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Denver Ellis Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 446 students
0.5 miles
1651 South Dahlia Street
Denver, CO 80222
(720) 424-7700 0.5 PK-5 446 - Denver Mc Meen Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 615 students
0.9 miles
1000 South Holly Street
Denver, CO 80246
(720) 424-5520 0.9 PK-5 615 - Denver Place Bridge Academy Grades: PK-8 | 978 students
0.9 miles
7125 Cherry Creek Drive North
Denver, CO 80224
(720) 424-0960 0.9 PK-8 978 - Denver Creativity Challenge Community Grades: K-5 | 303 students
1.3 miles
1551 S. Monroe St
Denver, CO 80210
(720) 424-0630 1.3 K-5 303 - Denver Merrill Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 567 students
1.3 miles
1551 South Monroe Street
Denver, CO 80210
(720) 424-0600 1.3 6-8 567
School Reviews
| 5 RMSEL is an incredible school. We have had kids in the school for a decade and they are all thriving. Being a smaller school there are fewer clubs/activities than at larger schools, and the sports programs are limited, yet they still have options. I'd like to see a better music program with continuity in the teaching as well as a greater emphasis on arts as creativity is the foundation of problem-solving. The expeditionary, real-life learning environment is second to none and my kids are learning valuable skills that go way beyond the classroom. I highly recommend RMSEL. Administration and leadership are always working toward a better environment and experience for the students. We were fortunate to win the lottery to get into this school and have become a part of the excellent community. Seriously, it's a great place! - Posted by Parent - Ross O. |
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