Rocky Heights Middle School

Summary:

Rocky Heights Middle School is a high-performing public middle school in Littleton, Colorado, serving 1,162 students in grades 6-8 and part of the Douglas County School District No. Re 1, which is ranked 5 out of 116 school districts in the state.

Rocky Heights Middle School consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic performance, with particularly strong results in CMAS/English Language Arts, where proficiency rates range from 63.1% to 77.6% across grade levels, compared to the district's 59.4% to 66.7% and the state's 42% to 46.3%. The school also excels in serving various student subgroups, ranking 1st out of 12 Colorado middle schools for students with disabilities and 7th out of 199 for Hispanic students. Additionally, the school maintains a 0.0% dropout rate and a lower-than-average chronic absenteeism rate of 12.5%.

While Rocky Heights Middle School outperforms nearby schools like Castle Rock Middle School and HOPE Online Learning Academy Middle School, its performance is more comparable to higher-performing nearby schools such as Ranch View Middle School, Mountain Ridge Middle School, and Cresthill Middle School. The school's consistently high performance over the years suggests it has established effective practices and a culture of academic excellence.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 11033 Monarch Boulevard
       Littleton, CO  80124-9421


(303) 387-3300

District: Douglas County School District No. Re 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
33rd of 485 Colorado Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,662 Help


Students who attend Rocky Heights Middle School usually attend:

High:    Rock Canyon High School

Feeder schools for Rocky Heights Middle School:

Elementary:    Buffalo Ridge Elementary School
    Redstone Elementary School
    Timber Trail Elementary School
    Wildcat Mountain Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.6 Help
Number of students:  1,170

Racial breakdown:

White:
70.3%
Asian:
11.5%
Hispanic:
10.9%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  8.3% Help


 See top rated Colorado middle schools

 Compare Rocky Heights Middle School to nearby middle schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Rocky Heights Middle School ranks better than 93.2% of middle schools in Colorado. It also ranks first among 9 ranked middle schools in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1! (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.57. (See more...)
Help
The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Help
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
Help
Compare Details Rocky Heights Middle School has the largest middle school student body size in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1. Racial makeup is: White (70.3%), Asian (11.5%), Hispanic (10.9%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 8.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rocky Heights Middle School is 18.6. 7 middle schools in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
Help
Compare Rocky Heights Middle School employs 62.6 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rocky Heights Middle School is $13,662. 7 middle schools in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rocky Heights Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Rocky Heights Middle School 33rd of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See Rocky Heights Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Female students:
Disabled students:
Gifted and Talented students:
Male students:
Asian students:
Hispanic students:
White students:


Douglas County School District No. Re 1:

SchoolDigger ranks Douglas County School District No. Re 1 5th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Rocky Heights Middle School?

Rank History for Rocky Heights Middle School

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at Rocky Heights Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 91.92 15th 336 95.5%
2005 88.54 20th 340 94.1%
2006 89.86 21st 346 93.9%
2007 88.09 26th 360 92.8%
2008 89.11 27th 362 92.5%
2009 86.70 32nd 377 91.5%
2010 88.37 29th 409 92.9%
2011 88.84 30th 422 92.9%
2012 89.41 27th 425 93.6%
2013 90.39 28th 454 93.8%
2014 85.83 50th 461 89.2%
2015 74.84 73rd 436 83.3%
2016 73.77 69th 400 82.8%
2017 75.81 77th 424 81.8%
2018 68.22 110th 418 73.7%
2019 82.74 57th 458 87.6%
2021 86.91 35th 369 90.5%
2022 89.43 37th 448 91.7%
2023 90.88 36th 480 92.5%
2024 91.57 33rd 485 93.2%
See the entire list of Colorado Middle School Rankings!

Rank History for Special Education students at Rocky Heights Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 69.28 4th 14 71.4%
2022 80.38 1st 6 83.3%
See the entire list of Best Colorado Middle Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Female students at Rocky Heights Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.01 62nd 315 80.3%
2019 86.20 39th 352 88.9%
2021 83.57 29th 254 88.6%
2022 85.06 37th 326 88.7%
2023 90.67 25th 363 93.1%
2024 89.01 30th 350 91.4%
See the entire list of Best Colorado Middle Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Rocky Heights Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 82.42 1st 9 88.9%
2024 87.35 1st 12 91.7%
See the entire list of Best Colorado Middle Schools for Disabled Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Rocky Heights Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.58 103rd 121 14.9%
2019 59.76 56th 134 58.2%
2023 63.90 57th 125 54.4%
2024 72.16 29th 126 77.0%
See the entire list of Best Colorado Middle Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for Male students at Rocky Heights Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.05 99th 317 68.8%
2019 74.37 76th 343 77.8%
2021 81.06 36th 249 85.5%
2022 85.80 35th 328 89.3%
2023 83.25 46th 356 87.1%
2024 88.90 32nd 357 91.0%
See the entire list of Best Colorado Middle Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Asian students at Rocky Heights Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.33 11th 16 31.3%
2019 65.48 11th 25 56.0%
2021 40.52 5th 6 16.7%
2022 53.13 8th 15 46.7%
2023 67.08 7th 18 61.1%
2024 66.20 6th 21 71.4%
See the entire list of Best Colorado Middle Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Rocky Heights Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.00 47th 165 71.5%
2019 72.89 39th 220 82.3%
2021 87.88 9th 83 89.2%
2022 98.20 3rd 169 98.2%
2023 93.23 12th 198 93.9%
2024 97.25 7th 199 96.5%
See the entire list of Best Colorado Middle Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Rocky Heights Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.55 89th 199 55.3%
2019 64.86 81st 283 71.4%
2021 70.79 50th 203 75.4%
2022 73.66 53rd 265 80.0%
2023 74.90 55th 286 80.8%
2024 81.19 40th 273 85.3%
See the entire list of Best Colorado Middle Schools for White Students!

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 Heights Middle School Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 






Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 2)
0%

0%

0%

100%

0%

  

Reviews:
Facebook Profile Picture by a parent on FaceBook
Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Open Quote Not impressed with this school at all, disapointed with the lack of discipline. Lots of bullying, theft and nothing gets done about it unless the faculty is pushed and pushed. You want something done at that school you have to ride them! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Rocky Heights Middle School

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 382 8 15 19 3 n/a n/a 0 427
2005 507 10 17 19 3 n/a n/a 0 556
2006 740 12 28 42 3 n/a n/a 0 825
2007 931 18 38 53 4 n/a n/a 0 1044
2008 992 18 75 60 5 n/a n/a 0 1150
2009 1056 26 86 53 3 n/a n/a 0 1224
2010 1073 19 87 56 2 n/a n/a 0 1237
2011 1137 20 58 73 1 4 26 0 1319
2012 1138 10 66 90 3 1 41 0 1349
2013 1152 8 74 100 4 2 50 0 1390
2014 1142 8 96 114 6 0 63 0 1429
2015 1171 10 103 112 7 2 59 0 1464
2016 1201 10 95 108 4 0 56 0 1474
2017 1193 13 94 125 8 3 44 0 1480
2018 1165 12 92 136 3 1 49 0 1458
2019 1120 10 92 129 6 1 51 0 1409
2020 1058 9 89 130 7 1 52 0 1346
2021 950 5 75 121 2 0 65 0 1218
2022 927 8 93 130 4 0 63 0 1225
2023 843 9 128 121 6 1 54 0 1162
2024 823 12 134 127 1 0 73 0 1170

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 Heights Middle School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 427 29.6 14.4 0.5
2005 556 37.1 15.0 0.5
2006 825 46.9 17.6 1.8
2007 1044 57.7 18.1 1.1
2008 1150 61.6 18.7 1.6
2009 1224 68.2 17.9 1.6
2010 1237 66.1 18.7 1.7
2011 1319 65.6 20.1 2
2012 1349 66.5 20.2 2.8
2013 1390 65.7 21.1 3.2
2014 1429 66.4 21.4 3.4
2015 1464 67.0 21.8 3.6
2016 1474 66.0 22.3 3.8
2017 1480 76.4 19.3 3.9
2018 1458 79.0 18.4 4.6
2019 1409 76.3 18.4 4.6
2020 1346 67.3 20.0 4.7
2021 1218 67.2 18.1 4.5
2022 1225 61.3 19.9 4.6
2023 1162 59.2 19.6 4.2
2024 1170 62.6 18.6 8.3

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 Heights Middle School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 427 29.6 14.4 0.5
2005 556 37.1 15.0 0.5
2006 825 46.9 17.6 1.8
2007 1044 57.7 18.1 1.1
2008 1150 61.6 18.7 1.6
2009 1224 68.2 17.9 1.6
2010 1237 66.1 18.7 1.7
2011 1319 65.6 20.1 2
2012 1349 66.5 20.2 2.8
2013 1390 65.7 21.1 3.2
2014 1429 66.4 21.4 3.4
2015 1464 67.0 21.8 3.6
2016 1474 66.0 22.3 3.8
2017 1480 76.4 19.3 3.9
2018 1458 79.0 18.4 4.6
2019 1409 76.3 18.4 4.6
2020 1346 67.3 20.0 4.7
2021 1218 67.2 18.1 4.5
2022 1225 61.3 19.9 4.6
2023 1162 59.2 19.6 4.2
2024 1170 62.6 18.6 8.3

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 Heights Middle School

Help

YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,828
2020 $11,263
2021 $11,323
2022 $12,493
2023 $13,662

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Rocky Heights Middle School

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 57th of 458 Middle schoolsRanks 36th of 480 Middle schools
 4.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Rocky Heights Middle School)68.769.7
 1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)60.365.1
 4.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)43.643.4
 0.2%
6th Grade Math (Rocky Heights Middle School)64.155.9
 8.2%
   6th Grade Math (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)45.147.7
 2.6%
   6th Grade Math (Colorado)29.528.2
 1.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Rocky Heights Middle School)62.380.1
 17.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)56.764.4
 7.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.545
 1.5%
7th Grade Math (Rocky Heights Middle School)49.765.5
 15.8%
   7th Grade Math (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)43.544.9
 1.4%
   7th Grade Math (Colorado)31.626.3
 5.3%
8th Grade Science (Rocky Heights Middle School)50.157.9
 7.8%
   8th Grade Science (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)41.945.9
 4%
   8th Grade Science (Colorado)31.531.3
 0.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Rocky Heights Middle School)55.160.9
 5.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)52.558.4
 5.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.942.4
 4.5%
8th Grade Math (Rocky Heights Middle School)54.654.9
 0.3%
   8th Grade Math (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)48.850.5
 1.7%
   8th Grade Math (Colorado)36.932.7
 4.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Rocky Heights Middle School)62.271.3
 9.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)56.761.6
 4.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Rocky Heights Middle School)5659.5
 3.5%
   All Grades Math (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)46.550.7
 4.2%
   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 Students14091162
 17.5%
African American109
 10%
American Indian66
Asian92128
 39.1%
Hispanic129121
 6.2%
Pacific Islander11
White1120843
 24.7%
Two or More Races5154
 5.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients4.6%4.2%
 0.4%


Schools Near Rocky Heights Middle School









Frequently Asked Questions about Rocky Heights Middle School

Students at Rocky Heights Middle School are 70% White, 11% Asian, 11% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Yes. Rocky Heights Middle School ranks in the top 6.8% of Colorado middle schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,170 students attended Rocky Heights Middle School.

Students who attend Rocky Heights Middle School usually go on to attend Rock Canyon High School


Rate Rocky Heights Middle School!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Rocky Heights Middle School!




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

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 1185 milliseconds.