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#1259 of 1,815 schools in CO
Rocky Mountain Prep Noel
Middle School · School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C · Denver, CO
A School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C charter middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5290 KITTREDGE ST, Denver, CO 80239
- Math 6% vs CO 35% (2025)
- Reading 14% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rocky Mountain Prep Noel score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 42 points across the 14-year record (2012–2025) and has held near 10% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2012-2025) · reading/ELA 22% (multi-year average, 2012-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
88.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rocky Mountain Prep Noel 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 45Car-Dependent
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 59Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,773/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Denver), 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
$86,661
Median home value
$394,500
Median rent
$1,903/mo
College educated
18.4%
Homeownership
58.9%
Poverty rate
12.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80239; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montbello Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | 6–8 | 0.0 mi | 285 | Compare → |
| Dsst: Green Valley Ranch Middle SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.9 | 6–8 | 1.1 mi | 480 | Compare → |
| Rocky Mountain Prep Green Valley RanchCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | 6–8 | 1.2 mi | 361 | Compare → |
| Kipp Northeast Denver Middle SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.0 | 5–8 | 1.3 mi | 471 | 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.
School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C
- Schools in district
- 197
- Rank in district
- #148 of 196
- District spending per student
- $17,206NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rocky Mountain Prep Noel is listed in School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rocky Mountain Prep Noel
Rocky Mountain Prep Noel is a public middle school in Denver, CO, part of School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C, serving approximately 258 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,259 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rocky Mountain Prep Noel
What grades does Rocky Mountain Prep Noel serve?
Rocky Mountain Prep Noel serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Rocky Mountain Prep Noel?
Rocky Mountain Prep Noel has an enrollment of approximately 258 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rocky Mountain Prep Noel?
The student-teacher ratio at Rocky Mountain Prep Noel is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rocky Mountain Prep Noel rank in CO?
Rocky Mountain Prep Noel ranks #1,259 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Rocky Mountain Prep Noel's MySchoolScout rating?
Rocky Mountain Prep Noel has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Prep Noel?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rocky Mountain Prep Noel has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Is Rocky Mountain Prep Noel a charter school?
Yes, Rocky Mountain Prep Noel is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Rocky Mountain Prep Noel a Title I school?
No, Rocky Mountain Prep Noel is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rocky Mountain Prep Noel?
88.8% of students at Rocky Mountain Prep Noel 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
- 258
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Denver County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.8%
- Phone
- (303) 999-3825
- Area population (ZIP 80239)
- 44,077
- Area average commute
- 27.2 min
- Area median age
- 32.7
Official sources & links
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 80239; 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, 2012-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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