Rocky Mountain Prep Creekside

Summary:

Rocky Mountain Prep Creekside is a public charter elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Denver, Colorado, part of School District No. 1. With a diverse student population, the school consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic performance, particularly for African American, Hispanic, and English Language Learner students.

Rocky Mountain Prep Creekside's academic excellence is evident in its strong CMAS test scores, with 46% of students proficient or better in ELA and 46.2% in Math, compared to 40.7% and 31.2% for the district, and 44.1% and 34.2% for the state. The school's performance is especially impressive in 5th grade ELA, where 52.6% of students were proficient or better, compared to 42.8% for the district and 47.3% for the state. Additionally, Rocky Mountain Prep Creekside ranks highly among Colorado elementary schools, with a ranking of 381 out of 943 in 2023-2024, and has received 3-4 stars from SchoolDigger in recent years.

While Rocky Mountain Prep Creekside outperforms the district and state, some nearby schools, such as Challenge School and Bradley International School, have even higher academic achievement. These schools, which are part of the Cherry Creek School District No. 5, rank among the top Colorado elementary schools and have significantly higher proficiency rates in both ELA and Math. However, Rocky Mountain Prep Creekside serves a more racially diverse and economically disadvantaged student population, which may contribute to its strong performance in supporting subgroups and students from low-income families.


Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-5

 7808 Cherry Creek South Dr #3
       Denver, CO  80231-3222


(720) 863-8920

District: School District No. 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
381st of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,578 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  578

Racial breakdown:

African American:
52.9%
Hispanic:
29.8%
White:
11.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  85.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Rocky Mountain Prep Creekside ranks better than 59.6% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 31st among 94 ranked elementary schools in the School District No. 1. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.96. (See more...)
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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 Creekside has the largest elementary 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 Creekside is $17,578. 62 elementary schools in the School District No. 1 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rocky Mountain Prep Creekside:

SchoolDigger ranks Rocky Mountain Prep Creekside 381st of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Rocky Mountain Prep Creekside in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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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 Creekside

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Rank History for all students at Rocky Mountain Prep Creekside

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2016 70.59 241st 914 73.6%
2017 68.48 258th 929 72.2%
2018 62.62 305th 917 66.7%
2019 60.04 366th 965 62.1%
2021 38.85 456th 710 35.8%
2022 63.20 314th 921 65.9%
2023 66.74 277th 933 70.3%
2024 57.96 381st 943 59.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Rocky Mountain Prep Creekside

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 76.99 3rd 43 93.0%
2022 83.37 1st 19 94.7%
2023 87.49 1st 17 94.1%
2024 83.66 2nd 15 86.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rocky Mountain Prep Creekside

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.77 72nd 308 76.6%
2021 51.79 38th 75 49.3%
2023 85.58 16th 265 94.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Rocky Mountain Prep Creekside

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.56 260th 690 62.3%
2019 49.54 356th 758 53.0%
2021 44.14 243rd 351 30.8%
2022 55.73 259th 595 56.5%
2023 75.87 135th 642 79.0%
2024 51.56 311th 684 54.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Rocky Mountain Prep Creekside

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.24 305th 693 56.0%
2019 60.67 265th 764 65.3%
2021 21.89 312th 352 11.4%
2022 51.47 279th 594 53.0%
2023 46.42 337th 649 48.1%
2024 46.21 358th 683 47.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Rocky Mountain Prep Creekside

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 90.90 2nd 23 91.3%
2021 78.89 2nd 3 33.3%
2022 95.17 1st 18 94.4%
2023 92.78 2nd 20 90.0%
2024 94.11 2nd 18 88.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Rocky Mountain Prep Creekside

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.82 42nd 172 75.6%
2019 60.16 83rd 270 69.3%
2022 61.20 41st 153 73.2%
2023 49.70 94th 197 52.3%
2024 56.50 89th 242 63.2%
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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.

Rocky Mountain Prep Creekside Test Scores
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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4.7)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, April 22, 2019

Open Quote Great teachers, very enthusiastic. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, February 23, 2017

Open Quote My daughter has gone to school at RMP for two years (K & 1st). We've had a great experience there, and the teachers are really great and very involved/invested in their students. I don't believe the Student/Teacher ratio is accurate on this website. There are 28 students in my daughter's class with one teacher and one assistant. There is always a teacher and assistant in each class, and 25-28 is an average size class from what I have seen.
Pros: They have great programs and the kids get exposed to a variety of after school activities to choose from. There is a great diversity of cultures represented and the school promotes and celebrates differences and how we can learn from each other. All students (scholars) get to learn and participate in Art, Science and even Dance! I really enjoy how their PEAK values are encouraged (Perseverance, Excellence, Adventure, Kindness) and rewarded.
Cons: There seem to be a lot of behavior issues with a good handful (or more) of kids. RMP tries to enforce disciplinary measures, but I don't think they take action soon enough. At least 3 kids have been expelled since we've been here. Also, my daughter was subject to some vulgar behavior/language in kindergarten from a couple kids who were out of control. We complained a few times with the school leader about it but didn't see anything change.
Overall I think this is a good school and my child has grown and done well there. The main thing I'd like to see change is the way they handle troubled and out of control kids. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Rocky Mountain Prep Creekside

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2013 28 38 8 49 0 0 8 0 131
2014 57 98 13 103 0 1 17 0 289
2015 70 120 23 148 0 1 25 0 387
2016 79 137 29 182 1 0 24 0 452
2017 116 156 27 240 0 0 24 0 563
2018 92 219 31 246 0 0 24 0 612
2019 77 239 26 232 0 0 29 0 603
2020 88 242 29 216 1 3 29 0 608
2021 80 251 27 180 3 3 19 0 563
2022 71 310 15 164 0 2 19 0 581
2023 64 306 16 172 0 0 20 0 578

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

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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 Creekside

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 131 8.3 15.7 73.3
2014 289 18.2 15.8 83.4
2015 387 10.0 38.7 74.2
2016 452 24.0 18.8 77
2017 563 30.8 18.2 80.3
2018 612 39.5 15.4 78.9
2019 603 29.0 20.7 79.8
2020 608 34.7 17.4 80.6
2021 563 46.2 12.1 81.7
2022 581 45.0 12.8 83.3
2023 578 46.0 12.5 85.5

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 Creekside

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 131 8.3 15.7 73.3
2014 289 18.2 15.8 83.4
2015 387 10.0 38.7 74.2
2016 452 24.0 18.8 77
2017 563 30.8 18.2 80.3
2018 612 39.5 15.4 78.9
2019 603 29.0 20.7 79.8
2020 608 34.7 17.4 80.6
2021 563 46.2 12.1 81.7
2022 581 45.0 12.8 83.3
2023 578 46.0 12.5 85.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Rocky Mountain Prep Creekside

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,860
2020 $12,704
2021 $12,693
2022 $15,660
2023 $17,578

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Rocky Mountain Prep Creekside

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 366th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 277th of 933 Elementary schools
 8.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rocky Mountain Prep Creekside)31.661.6
 30%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (School District No. 1)39.440.1
 0.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Rocky Mountain Prep Creekside)49.451.3
 1.9%
   3rd Grade Math (School District No. 1)37.536.4
 1.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rocky Mountain Prep Creekside)60.248.1
 12.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (School District No. 1)43.640.6
 3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Rocky Mountain Prep Creekside)68.248.1
 20.1%
   4th Grade Math (School District No. 1)31.229
 2.2%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Rocky Mountain Prep Creekside)29.736.7
 7%
   5th Grade Science (School District No. 1)25.926.2
 0.3%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rocky Mountain Prep Creekside)43.249.4
 6.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (School District No. 1)42.341.2
 1.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Rocky Mountain Prep Creekside)45.346.9
 1.6%
   5th Grade Math (School District No. 1)34.933.2
 1.7%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Rocky Mountain Prep Creekside)45.553.4
 7.9%
   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 Creekside)54.948.8
 6.1%
   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 Students603578
 4.1%
African American239306
 28%
American Indian00
Asian2616
 38.5%
Hispanic232172
 25.9%
Pacific Islander00
White7764
 16.9%
Two or More Races2920
 31%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients79.8%85.5%
 5.7%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 578 students attended Rocky Mountain Prep Creekside.

Rocky Mountain Prep Creekside ranks 381st of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Rocky Mountain Prep Creekside are 53% African American, 30% Hispanic, 11% White, 3% Two or more races, 3% Asian.


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