Excellent
#131 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 7% in state
Rocky Mountain Prep Ruby Hill
Elementary 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 elementary school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2626 WEST EVANS AVENUE, Denver, CO 80219
- Math 37% vs CO 40% (2025)
- Reading 34% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rocky Mountain Prep Ruby Hill score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 10-year record (2016–2025), then recovered 19 points since 2020, reaching 36% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2016-2025) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2016-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 21 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
90.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Rocky Mountain Prep Ruby Hill 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 76Very Walkable
- Transit 46Some Transit
- Bike 68Bikeable
- 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
$67,325
Median home value
$426,200
Median rent
$1,464/mo
College educated
21.9%
Homeownership
57.7%
Poverty rate
18.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80219; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schmitt Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 182 | Compare → |
| College View Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 317 | Compare → |
| Johnson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 286 | Compare → |
| Godsman Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 325 | 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.
School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C
- Schools in district
- 197
- Rank in district
- #37 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 Ruby Hill 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 Ruby Hill
Rocky Mountain Prep Ruby Hill is a public elementary school in Denver, CO, part of School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C, serving approximately 388 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #131 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rocky Mountain Prep Ruby Hill
What grades does Rocky Mountain Prep Ruby Hill serve?
Rocky Mountain Prep Ruby Hill serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Rocky Mountain Prep Ruby Hill?
Rocky Mountain Prep Ruby Hill has an enrollment of approximately 388 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rocky Mountain Prep Ruby Hill?
The student-teacher ratio at Rocky Mountain Prep Ruby Hill is 9.7:1. 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 Ruby Hill rank in CO?
Rocky Mountain Prep Ruby Hill ranks #131 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Rocky Mountain Prep Ruby Hill's MySchoolScout rating?
Rocky Mountain Prep Ruby Hill has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Prep Ruby Hill?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rocky Mountain Prep Ruby Hill has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Is Rocky Mountain Prep Ruby Hill a charter school?
Yes, Rocky Mountain Prep Ruby Hill 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 Ruby Hill a Title I school?
No, Rocky Mountain Prep Ruby Hill is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rocky Mountain Prep Ruby Hill?
90.5% of students at Rocky Mountain Prep Ruby Hill 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 388
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Denver County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.0%
- Phone
- (720) 460-2800
- Area population (ZIP 80219)
- 60,095
- Area average commute
- 27.2 min
- Area median age
- 34.3
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 80219; 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, 2016-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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