Serving 168 students in grades 6-8, Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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: 168 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside's student population of 168 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 34% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
168 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside 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 Sunnyside is 0.35, 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
#1649 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
80%
36%
Black
9%
5%
White
4%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Sunnyside's ranking?
Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside is ranked #1649 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside often compared to?
Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnysideis often viewed alongside schools like Skinner Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside?
168 students attend Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside?
Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside offer ?
Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside part of?
Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside located?
Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside is located in the Northwest neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 7 other public schools located in Northwest.
School Reviews
5 2/14/2022
STRIVE Prep Sunnyside is a place where students are safe in all aspects of their identity. At Sunnyside, adults are experts in their work and empower students to take ownership of their success through our On-Track and positive behavior systems. Your child will build the foundation they need for lifelong success while at Sunnyside. Every student in the school is known by every adult in this small-school setting, which means students do not slip through the cracks here. Your student will be known and seen every single day. Every adult develops relationships with students that allow your student to take risks and grow into a successful young adult. Students will have the same advisor for 3 years so both you and your student feel comfortable with this adult over time and confident that they are advocating for your student's continued success.
5 1/20/2020
Strive Prep Sunnyside turned out to be one amazing school despite all the negative comments, yes you might have those students that disrespect other students and staff but what school doesn't, a lot of individuals would say this is one of the worst schools ever but remember you are your child's first Educator whatever they are taught at home they will carry with them throughout their lifetime parents love nothing more than to blame the teachers and school system for the attitudes their child carries, wrong I have 3 children attending this school and none of the three have yet to disrespect any of the teachers nor will they do so in the near future, teachers and staff are not given enough credit for all the hard work they put into educating these young individuals, teach your children how to respect not just one but all adults otherwise they are going to be headed down the wrong path.
2 12/22/2009
My child attended this school in 2008. It was the worst experience. I witnessed students being allowed to curse other students as well as staff and teachers. I was appauled at the level of disrespect tolerated by the school, with consequences only being points taken away. I would not recommend this school to the worst of students.
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