Rocky Mountain Prep Ruby Hill

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:
576th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,929 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  9.3 Help
Number of students:  391

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
90.5%
African American:
3.6%
White:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  86.4% Help


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Compare Details Rocky Mountain Prep Ruby Hill ranks worse than 61.1% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 40th 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 33.31. (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 Ruby Hill 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 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 576th 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 78th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.86 302nd 917 67.1%
2019 39.21 552nd 965 42.8%
2021 10.17 694th 710 2.3%
2022 10.42 876th 921 4.9%
2023 30.70 603rd 933 35.4%
2024 33.31 576th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.64 1st 12 91.7%
2019 70.17 8th 43 81.4%
2024 74.64 4th 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 131st 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.57 253rd 690 63.3%
2019 32.09 497th 758 34.4%
2023 19.57 516th 642 19.6%
2024 29.21 483rd 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.54 302nd 693 56.4%
2019 35.48 472nd 764 38.2%
2023 27.01 468th 649 27.9%
2024 22.59 513th 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.

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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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All ratings (Avg rating: 3.7)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, October 6, 2021

Open Quote 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

Open Quote 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

Open Quote 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 Not Specified Total
2015 8 1 3 151 0 1 0 0 164
2016 14 1 3 240 0 1 2 0 261
2017 18 4 9 336 0 1 2 0 370
2018 19 4 7 413 0 1 4 0 448
2019 25 7 10 471 1 1 3 0 518
2020 15 7 7 445 2 1 7 0 484
2021 17 11 8 420 3 0 6 0 465
2022 19 13 9 388 2 0 8 0 439
2023 9 14 4 354 1 0 9 0 391

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

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YearTotal 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 552nd of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 603rd 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)27.539.7
 12.2%
   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 Ruby Hill)29.750
 20.3%
   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 Ruby Hill)42.423.7
 18.7%
   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 Ruby Hill)32.630
 2.6%
   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 Ruby Hill)10.811.4
 0.6%
   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 Ruby Hill)50.525
 25.5%
   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 Ruby Hill)47.327.8
 19.5%
   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 Ruby Hill)40.228.9
 11.3%
   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 Ruby Hill)36.635
 1.6%
   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 Students518391
 24.5%
African American714
 100%
American Indian11
Asian104
 60%
Hispanic471354
 24.8%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White259
 64%
Two or More Races39
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients89.2%86.4%
 2.7%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 391 students attended 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.

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


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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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