Rocky Mountain Prep Noel

Summary:

Rocky Mountain Prep Noel is a public charter middle school located in Denver, Colorado, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 194 and is part of the School District No. 1, which is ranked 78 out of 116 districts in Colorado and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite its small class sizes, Rocky Mountain Prep Noel consistently performs significantly below the district and state averages in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Math proficiency on the CMAS assessments. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 11% of all grades were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 40.7% for the district and 44.1% for the state, and only 4.5% were proficient or better in Math, compared to 31.2% for the district and 34.2% for the state. The school's performance has been declining over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 246 out of 400 Colorado middle schools in 2015-2016 to 475 out of 485 in 2023-2024, with a 0-star rating. In contrast, nearby schools like DSST: Conservatory Green Middle School, Denver Green School Northfield, and DSST: Elevate Northeast Middle School generally perform much better academically.

The low academic performance of Rocky Mountain Prep Noel may be related to its high percentage of minority and economically disadvantaged students. In the 2022-2023 school year, the student population was 73.71% Hispanic, 13.4% African American, and only 4.12% White, with 88.89% to 91.44% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch over the past three school years. The School District No. 1 and the school's leadership should closely examine the factors contributing to the school's underperformance and implement targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes, especially for this demographic.


Detail:

Public, Charter 6-8

 5290 Kittredge St
       Denver, CO  80239


(303) 999-3825

District: School District No. 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
475th of 485 Colorado Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,339 Help


Students who attend Rocky Mountain Prep Noel usually attend:

High:    Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Early College
    DSST: Green Valley Ranch High School
    KIPP Northeast Denver Leadership Academy
    Montbello High School
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Student/teacher ratio:  9.2 Help
Number of students:  194

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
73.7%
African American:
13.4%
White:
4.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  90.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Rocky Mountain Prep Noel ranks worse than 97.9% of middle schools in Colorado. It also ranks 28th among 30 ranked middle schools in the School District No. 1. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.04. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Rocky Mountain Prep Noel has the largest middle school student body size in the School District No. 1.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rocky Mountain Prep Noel is $21,339, which is the 3rd highest among 30 middle schools in the School District No. 1.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Rocky Mountain Prep Noel was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Rocky Mountain Prep Noel 475th of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See Rocky Mountain Prep Noel in the ranking list.)

School District No. 1:

SchoolDigger ranks School District No. 1 78th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rocky Mountain Prep Noel

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Rank History for all students at Rocky Mountain Prep Noel

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 23.53 345th 436 20.9%
2016 35.82 246th 400 38.5%
2017 24.31 320th 424 24.5%
2018 8.90 402nd 418 3.8%
2019 10.82 422nd 458 7.9%
2022 7.93 431st 448 3.8%
2023 9.21 462nd 480 3.8%
2024 6.04 475th 485 2.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Rocky Mountain Prep Noel

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 22.18 275th 352 21.9%
2023 8.24 346th 363 4.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Rocky Mountain Prep Noel

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 7.07 334th 343 2.6%
2023 9.26 341st 356 4.2%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, March 3, 2021

Open Quote I absolutely love Strive Prep Montbello. I truly believe I chose the right school for my children. The teachers are incredible, the office staff superb. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, February 22, 2019

Open Quote my niece has been coming here for the first year, i have attended two of their committee meetings and i just love the communication the Principal has with us parents. not every Principal takes the time to meet the parents, at least from my past experience with all other principals. I also do like the attention they give the students and the after school tutoring program they provide for students who need it. office staff is wonderful and very nice. you get calls from teachers once a month communicating about your students progress. I am definitely bringing my niece for next school year, and in two more years my son will be coming here as well. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Rocky Mountain Prep Noel

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2013 3 30 0 68 0 2 4 0 107
2014 10 52 0 154 1 1 6 0 224
2015 13 72 2 239 0 3 12 0 341
2016 14 50 5 267 1 3 15 0 355
2017 8 45 4 263 4 4 8 0 336
2018 10 58 1 246 1 5 3 0 324
2019 9 30 1 210 0 3 2 0 255
2020 9 41 2 183 0 3 5 0 243
2021 5 29 2 141 0 3 7 0 187
2022 5 28 1 131 1 2 3 0 171
2023 8 26 3 143 1 6 7 0 194

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Rocky Mountain Prep Noel

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 107 8.4 12.7 92.5
2014 224 16.8 13.2 93.3
2015 341 29.0 11.7 83.6
2016 355 28.0 12.6 85.9
2017 336 23.8 14.0 87.5
2018 324 33.3 9.7 90.7
2019 255 24.0 10.6 88.6
2020 243 22.7 10.6 91.4
2021 187 26.6 7.0 91.4
2022 171 22.4 7.6 88.9
2023 194 21.0 9.2 90.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Rocky Mountain Prep Noel

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 107 8.4 12.7 92.5
2014 224 16.8 13.2 93.3
2015 341 29.0 11.7 83.6
2016 355 28.0 12.6 85.9
2017 336 23.8 14.0 87.5
2018 324 33.3 9.7 90.7
2019 255 24.0 10.6 88.6
2020 243 22.7 10.6 91.4
2021 187 26.6 7.0 91.4
2022 171 22.4 7.6 88.9
2023 194 21.0 9.2 90.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Rocky Mountain Prep Noel

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,102
2020 $11,034
2021 $16,376
2022 $21,755
2023 $21,339

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rocky Mountain Prep Noel

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 422nd of 458 Middle schoolsRanks 462nd of 480 Middle schools
 4.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Rocky Mountain Prep Noel)18.616.4
 2.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (School District No. 1)4038.8
 1.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)43.643.4
 0.2%
6th Grade Math (Rocky Mountain Prep Noel)9.34.8
 4.5%
   6th Grade Math (School District No. 1)27.924.7
 3.2%
   6th Grade Math (Colorado)29.526.3
 3.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Rocky Mountain Prep Noel)23.513.8
 9.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (School District No. 1)45.140.3
 4.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.545
 1.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Rocky Mountain Prep Noel)12.918.8
 5.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (School District No. 1)4640.8
 5.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.942.4
 4.5%
8th Grade Math (Rocky Mountain Prep Noel)18.89.4
 9.4%
   8th Grade Math (School District No. 1)34.430.9
 3.5%
   8th Grade Math (Colorado)36.932.7
 4.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Rocky Mountain Prep Noel)18.316.3
 2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (School District No. 1)42.840.3
 2.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Rocky Mountain Prep Noel)14.35.1
 9.2%
   All Grades Math (School District No. 1)32.730.3
 2.4%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students255194
 23.9%
African American3026
 13.3%
American Indian01
Asian13
 200%
Hispanic210143
 31.9%
Pacific Islander36
 100%
White98
 11.1%
Two or More Races27
 250%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients88.6%90.7%
 2.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Rocky Mountain Prep Noel

In the 2022-23 school year, 194 students attended Rocky Mountain Prep Noel.

Rocky Mountain Prep Noel ranks in the bottom 2.1% of Colorado middle schools.

Students at Rocky Mountain Prep Noel are 74% Hispanic, 13% African American, 4% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Pacific Islander, 2% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Colorado Department of Education.

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