Serving 431 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rocky Mountain Prep Southwest ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 431 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rocky Mountain Prep Southwest ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Rocky Mountain Prep Southwest's student population of 431 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 41% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
431 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Mascot
Flamingos
School Rankings
Rocky Mountain Prep Southwest ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rocky Mountain Prep Southwest is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1369 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
82%
36%
Black
9%
5%
White
4%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Flamingos
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rocky Mountain Prep Southwest's ranking?
Rocky Mountain Prep Southwest is ranked #1369 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Rocky Mountain Prep Southwest often compared to?
Rocky Mountain Prep Southwestis often viewed alongside schools like Jurupa Middle School, Brown International Academy, Edison Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Rocky Mountain Prep Southwest?
431 students attend Rocky Mountain Prep Southwest.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Rocky Mountain Prep Southwest students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rocky Mountain Prep Southwest?
Rocky Mountain Prep Southwest has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rocky Mountain Prep Southwest offer ?
Rocky Mountain Prep Southwest offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rocky Mountain Prep Southwest part of?
Rocky Mountain Prep Southwest is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Rocky Mountain Prep Southwest located?
Rocky Mountain Prep Southwest is located in the West neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 24 other public schools located in West.
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