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#1133 of 1,815 schools in CO
Rocky Mountain Deaf School
School · Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Golden, CO
A Jefferson County School District No. R-1 charter school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1921 YOUNGFIELD STREET, Golden, CO 80401
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 30% proficient (2021)
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Rocky Mountain Deaf School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 5% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rocky Mountain Deaf School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- Transit 24Minimal Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,536/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Golden), 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
$112,444
Median home value
$748,800
Median rent
$1,868/mo
College educated
56.9%
Homeownership
66%
Poverty rate
9.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80401; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2 | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 726 | Compare → |
| Colorado AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.5 | PK–12 | 2.3 mi | 983 | Compare → |
| Jeffco Remote Learning ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 3.3 mi | 489 | Compare → |
| Front Range Christian Junior/senior High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8 | PK–12 | 4.1 mi | 475 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Jefferson County School District No. R-1
- Schools in district
- 148
- Rank in district
- #103 of 140
- District spending per student
- $14,483NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rocky Mountain Deaf School is listed in Jefferson County School District No. R-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rocky Mountain Deaf School
Rocky Mountain Deaf School is a public school in Golden, CO, part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1, serving approximately 81 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 5.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,133 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rocky Mountain Deaf School
What grades does Rocky Mountain Deaf School serve?
Rocky Mountain Deaf School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Rocky Mountain Deaf School?
Rocky Mountain Deaf School has an enrollment of approximately 81 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rocky Mountain Deaf School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rocky Mountain Deaf School is 5.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rocky Mountain Deaf School rank in CO?
Rocky Mountain Deaf School ranks #1,133 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Rocky Mountain Deaf School's MySchoolScout rating?
Rocky Mountain Deaf School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Mountain Deaf School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rocky Mountain Deaf School has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Rocky Mountain Deaf School a charter school?
Yes, Rocky Mountain Deaf School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Rocky Mountain Deaf School a Title I school?
No, Rocky Mountain Deaf School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rocky Mountain Deaf School?
53.1% of students at Rocky Mountain Deaf 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
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 81
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.2%
- Phone
- (303) 984-5749
- Area population (ZIP 80401)
- 43,429
- Area average commute
- 23.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 80401; 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, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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