Rocky Mountain Prep Ruby Hill

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Rocky Mountain Prep Ruby Hill ranks 576 th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Rocky Mountain Prep Ruby Hill is an elementary public charter school in Denver, Colorado, serving 391 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of School District No. 1, which is ranked 78 out of 116 districts in Colorado and rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Rocky Mountain Prep Ruby Hill has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (around 90%) compared to nearby schools like Rocky Mountain Prep Southwest, Force Elementary, and Johnson Elementary, which have a more diverse racial composition. The school's test scores, as measured by the CMAS assessments, are generally lower than the district and state averages across all grades and subjects, and it has consistently ranked in the bottom 40% of Colorado elementary schools.

Rocky Mountain Prep Ruby Hill has a very high percentage of students (over 86%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. This challenge is not unique to Rocky Mountain Prep Ruby Hill, as the nearby schools also have high percentages of economically disadvantaged students and low test scores compared to the district and state averages. Addressing issues of equity and ensuring equal access to high-quality education should be a priority for the school district and the community to support the success of these students and the overall educational system.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

2626 West Evans Avenue
Denver, CO 80219-5506

(720) 460-2800

District: School District No. 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
576^th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,929

Student/teacher ratio: 9.3

Number of students: 391

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

90.5%

African American:

3.6%

White:

2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 86.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Rocky Mountain Prep Ruby Hill ranks worse than 61.1% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 40^th among 94 ranked elementary schools in the School District No. 1. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.31. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Rocky Mountain Prep Ruby Hill has the largest elementary school student body size in the School District No. 1. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rocky Mountain Prep Ruby Hill is $17,929. 58 elementary schools in the School District No. 1 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rocky Mountain Prep Ruby Hill:

SchoolDigger ranks Rocky Mountain Prep Ruby Hill 576^th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Rocky Mountain Prep Ruby Hill in the ranking list.)

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School District No. 1:

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

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Rank History for Rocky Mountain Prep Ruby Hill

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Rank History for all students at Rocky Mountain Prep Ruby Hill

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	62.86	302^nd	917	67.1%
2019	39.21	552^nd	965	42.8%
2021	10.17	694^th	710	2.3%
2022	10.42	876^th	921	4.9%
2023	30.70	603^rd	933	35.4%
2024	33.31	576^th	943	38.9%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Rocky Mountain Prep Ruby Hill

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	95.64	1^st	12	91.7%
2019	70.17	8^th	43	81.4%
2024	74.64	4^th	15	73.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rocky Mountain Prep Ruby Hill

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	47.99	131^st	265	50.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Rocky Mountain Prep Ruby Hill

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	58.57	253^rd	690	63.3%
2019	32.09	497^th	758	34.4%
2023	19.57	516^th	642	19.6%
2024	29.21	483^rd	684	29.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Rocky Mountain Prep Ruby Hill

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	50.54	302^nd	693	56.4%
2019	35.48	472^nd	764	38.2%
2023	27.01	468^th	649	27.9%
2024	22.59	513^th	683	24.9%

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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.

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3.7)

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by a parent
Wednesday, October 6, 2021

Nuestra experiencia con Strive Prep- Ruby Hill ha sido maravillosa. Inscribimos a nuestro estudiante cuando la escuela apenas abrió y estamos muy contentos de haber tomado esta decisión. El personal está muy comprometido con el aprendizaje y el éxito de los estudiantes. Nuestro estudiante siempre ha estado motivado por ir a la escuela y sobresale en todas las materias escolares desde que estuvo aquí. Estamos muy felices de haber construido una relación increíble entre la familia y la escuela a lo largo de estos años. ¡Gracias Strive Prep- Ruby Hill! Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, September 7, 2021

Comunacation is not up to needed information to parents to be aware of Needed Changes, to prepare schedules for those Changes. Some of the staff is Not fair with all of the rules in regards to parents Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, July 29, 2021

Ruby Hill is a great institution. Where children can learn as an individual and also grow sociably. There are also great programs and teachers for children with special needs. There are available resources for parents and to help their children with school. With that said, the experience for all children and parents is exceptional. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Rocky Mountain Prep Ruby Hill

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2015	8	1	3	151	0	1	0	164
2016	14	1	3	240	0	1	2	261
2017	18	4	9	336	0	1	2	370
2018	19	4	7	413	0	1	4	448
2019	25	7	10	471	1	1	3	518
2020	15	7	7	445	2	1	7	484
2021	17	11	8	420	3	0	6	465
2022	19	13	9	388	2	0	8	439
2023	9	14	4	354	1	0	9	391

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 Ruby Hill

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	164	9.0	18.2	85.4
2016	261	24.0	10.8	88.5
2017	370	36.6	10.0	85.7
2018	448	46.7	9.5	87.9
2019	518	51.7	10.0	89.2
2020	484	53.0	9.1	87.2
2021	465	49.5	9.3	90.8
2022	439	46.7	9.3	82.9
2023	391	41.6	9.3	86.4

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 Ruby Hill

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	164	9.0	18.2	85.4
2016	261	24.0	10.8	88.5
2017	370	36.6	10.0	85.7
2018	448	46.7	9.5	87.9
2019	518	51.7	10.0	89.2
2020	484	53.0	9.1	87.2
2021	465	49.5	9.3	90.8
2022	439	46.7	9.3	82.9
2023	391	41.6	9.3	86.4

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 Ruby Hill

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$9,519
2020	$10,452
2021	$12,354
2022	$15,265
2023	$17,929

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rocky Mountain Prep Ruby Hill

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 552^nd of 965 Elementary schools	Ranks 603^rd of 933 Elementary schools	7.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rocky Mountain Prep Ruby Hill)	27.5	39.7	12.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (School District No. 1)	39.4	40.1	0.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	41.3	39.9	1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Rocky Mountain Prep Ruby Hill)	29.7	50	20.3%
3rd Grade Math (School District No. 1)	37.5	36.4	1.1%
3rd Grade Math (Colorado)	41	40.4	0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rocky Mountain Prep Ruby Hill)	42.4	23.7	18.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (School District No. 1)	43.6	40.6	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	48	43.8	4.2%
4th Grade Math (Rocky Mountain Prep Ruby Hill)	32.6	30	2.6%
4th Grade Math (School District No. 1)	31.2	29	2.2%
4th Grade Math (Colorado)	33.6	32.7	0.9%
5th Grade Science (Rocky Mountain Prep Ruby Hill)	10.8	11.4	0.6%
5th Grade Science (School District No. 1)	25.9	26.2	0.3%
5th Grade Science (Colorado)	35.9	33.9	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rocky Mountain Prep Ruby Hill)	50.5	25	25.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (School District No. 1)	42.3	41.2	1.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	48.4	47.8	0.6%
5th Grade Math (Rocky Mountain Prep Ruby Hill)	47.3	27.8	19.5%
5th Grade Math (School District No. 1)	34.9	33.2	1.7%
5th Grade Math (Colorado)	35.7	36.5	0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Rocky Mountain Prep Ruby Hill)	40.2	28.9	11.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (School District No. 1)	42.8	40.3	2.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)	45.8	43.7	2.1%
All Grades Math (Rocky Mountain Prep Ruby Hill)	36.6	35	1.6%
All Grades Math (School District No. 1)	32.7	30.3	2.4%
All Grades Math (Colorado)	34.7	32.9	1.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	518	391	24.5%
African American	7	14	100%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	10	4	60%
Hispanic	471	354	24.8%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	25	9	64%
Two or More Races	3	9	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	89.2%	86.4%	2.7%

Schools Near Rocky Mountain Prep Ruby Hill

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CMAS English Language Arts (2024)				CMAS Math (2024)				CMAS Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CMAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 3rd Grade	CMAS Math 4th Grade	CMAS Math 5th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 5th Grade	Total
Rocky Mountain Prep Ruby Hill	Public, Charter	K-5	2626 West Evans Avenue	Denver	80219	Denver County	School District No. 1	Yes	No	No	Yes	(720) 460-2800	391	42	9.3	86.4%	9 (2.3%)	14 (3.6%)	354 (90.5%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.3%)	33.3	576^th of 943 public elementary schools	38.9%		30.7	603^rd of 933 public elementary schools	35.4%	27	18.8	28.8	28.3	25.7	32.7	45.0	32.8	37.1	29.8	$17,929
Schmitt Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1820 South Vallejo Street	Denver	80223	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 424-4230	176	19	9.0	94.3%	11 (6.3%)	37 (21.0%)	121 (68.8%)	5 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)								(n/a)				9.1		15.4		10.0	12.5	$24,603
Johnson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1850 South Irving Street	Denver	80219	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 424-6290	288	21	13.4	92.7%	11 (3.8%)	4 (1.4%)	261 (90.6%)	8 (2.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	13	834^th of 943 public elementary schools	11.6%		9.1	895^th of 933 public elementary schools	4.1%	61			19.1	14.3	6.7	9.5	30.4	15.8	11.1	$18,430
College View Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2675 South Decatur Street	Denver	80219	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 424-8660	290	24	12.3	92.8%	10 (3.4%)	18 (6.2%)	244 (84.1%)	7 (2.4%)	3 (1.0%)	3 (1.0%)	5 (1.7%)	11.4	860^th of 943 public elementary schools	8.8%		7.8	914^th of 933 public elementary schools	2.0%	54			25.6	18.3	8.3	8.9	8.9	8.7	23.1	$21,390
Godsman Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2120 West Arkansas Avenue	Denver	80223	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 424-7060	309	19	16.2	91.9%	16 (5.2%)	7 (2.3%)	267 (86.4%)	10 (3.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.6%)	8.7	904^th of 943 public elementary schools	4.1%		11.6	867^th of 933 public elementary schools	7.1%	37			20.7	15.7	11.9	7.9	15.6	11.6	9.4	$18,349
Gust Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3440 West Yale Avenue	Denver	80219	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 424-6560	572	34	16.9	84.3%	63 (11.0%)	26 (4.5%)	454 (79.4%)	21 (3.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.0%)	33.6	573^rd of 943 public elementary schools	39.2%		32.3	588^th of 933 public elementary schools	37.0%	15	17.0	25.0	42.6	29.6	29.9	27.9	41.2	32.9	32.4	$18,235
Charles M. Schenck (CMS) Community School	Public	K-5	1300 South Lowell Boulevard	Denver	80219	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 424-4300	317	21	15.2	91.8%	8 (2.5%)	1 (0.3%)	301 (95.0%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	13.9	821^st of 943 public elementary schools	12.9%		12.9	843^rd of 933 public elementary schools	9.6%	22			26.0	24.1	9.5	19.1	23.1	17.7	7.5	$17,885
Goldrick Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1050 South Zuni Street	Denver	80223	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 424-6980	326	26	12.6	89.3%	16 (4.9%)	14 (4.3%)	276 (84.7%)	7 (2.1%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.1%)	28.1	636^th of 943 public elementary schools	32.6%		19.8	737^th of 933 public elementary schools	21.0%	101	20.0	20.6	40.0	28.4	29.3	32.1	26.7	29.6	24.4	$20,459
Doull Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2520 South Utica Street	Denver	80219	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 424-8000	327	26	12.8	90.5%	29 (8.9%)	4 (1.2%)	274 (83.8%)	12 (3.7%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.5%)	35.2	562^nd of 943 public elementary schools	40.4%		31.8	593^rd of 933 public elementary schools	36.4%	31	37.5	18.6	37.1	29.4	60.0	28.0	29.7	36.8	25.7	$20,190
Rocky Mountain Prep Southwest	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	911 South Hazel Court	Denver	80219	Denver County	School District No. 1	Yes	No	No	Yes	(720) 863-8920	358	27	13.1	91.3%	15 (4.2%)	26 (7.3%)	296 (82.7%)	10 (2.8%)	5 (1.4%)	2 (0.6%)	4 (1.1%)	9.1	899^th of 943 public elementary schools	4.7%		13.5	835^th of 933 public elementary schools	10.5%	64	20.4	21.6	6.5	16.6	11.1	13.0	10.6	11.6	6.4	$13,977

Frequently Asked Questions about Rocky Mountain Prep Ruby Hill

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Rocky Mountain Prep Ruby Hill ranks 576^th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Rocky Mountain Prep Ruby Hill?

In the 2022-23 school year, 391 students attended Rocky Mountain Prep Ruby Hill.

What district is Rocky Mountain Prep Ruby Hill in?

School District No. 1

What is the racial makeup of Rocky Mountain Prep Ruby Hill?

Students at Rocky Mountain Prep Ruby Hill are 91% Hispanic, 4% African American, 2% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

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