Very Good
#439 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 24% in state
Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning
School · Denver 1 · Denver, CO
A Denver 1 school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1700 SOUTH HOLLY STREET, Denver, CO 80222
- Math 48% vs CO 37% (2025)
- Reading 56% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 41 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 52% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (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 41 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
2.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning 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 64Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 72Very Bikeable
- 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
$85,354
Median home value
$596,300
Median rent
$1,715/mo
College educated
57.2%
Homeownership
45.2%
Poverty rate
7.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80222; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Denver 1
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,587NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning is listed in DENVER 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning
Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning is a public school in Denver, CO, part of Denver 1, serving approximately 379 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #439 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning
What grades does Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning serve?
Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning?
Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning has an enrollment of approximately 379 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning?
The student-teacher ratio at Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning rank in CO?
Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning ranks #439 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning's MySchoolScout rating?
Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 School of Expeditionary Learning?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning a charter school?
No, Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning a Title I school?
No, Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning?
2.4% of students at Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 379
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Denver County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.4%
- Phone
- (303) 759-2076
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 80222)
- 23,298
- Area average commute
- 23.2 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 · 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 80222; 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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