Very Good
#417 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 23% in state
Rocky Heights Middle School
Middle School · Douglas County School District No. Re 1 · Littleton, CO
A Douglas County School District No. Re 1 middle school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
11033 MONARCH BOULEVARD, Littleton, CO 80124
- Math 61% vs CO 35% (2025)
- Reading 73% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rocky Heights Middle School score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 67% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
8.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rocky Heights Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Denver map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,738/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Littleton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$126,775
Median home value
$726,600
Median rent
$2,055/mo
College educated
66.5%
Homeownership
53.9%
Poverty rate
5.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80124; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Ridge Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 7–8 | 2.3 mi | 842 | Compare → |
| Cresthill Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 7–8 | 2.4 mi | 618 | Compare → |
| Skyview AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.4 | PK–12 | 3.3 mi | 1,283 | Compare → |
| Hope Online Learning Academy Middle SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.8 | 6–8 | 3.4 mi | 307 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Douglas County School District No. Re 1
- Schools in district
- 89
- Rank in district
- #44 of 88
- District spending per student
- $12,942NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rocky Heights Middle School is listed in Douglas County School District No. Re 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rocky Heights Middle School
Rocky Heights Middle School is a public middle school in Littleton, CO, part of Douglas County School District No. Re 1, serving approximately 1,170 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #417 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rocky Heights Middle School
What grades does Rocky Heights Middle School serve?
Rocky Heights Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Rocky Heights Middle School?
Rocky Heights Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,170 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rocky Heights Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rocky Heights Middle School is 18.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rocky Heights Middle School rank in CO?
Rocky Heights Middle School ranks #417 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Rocky Heights Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Rocky Heights Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Rocky Heights Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rocky Heights Middle School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Rocky Heights Middle School a charter school?
No, Rocky Heights Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rocky Heights Middle School a Title I school?
No, Rocky Heights Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rocky Heights Middle School?
8.3% of students at Rocky Heights Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,170
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 62
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Douglas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.6%
- Phone
- (303) 387-3300
- Area population (ZIP 80124)
- 22,472
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 39
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80124; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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