The top reported proficiency rate is 65% in English language arts. The lowest is 45% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Rocky Mountain Academy of Evergreen
Rocky Mountain Academy of Evergreen is a public charter school serving kindergarten through eighth grade in the foothills town of Evergreen, part of the Jefferson County School District. It operates as a regular school under a charter arrangement, meaning it has some autonomy over its program while remaining part of the district. The school enrolls a moderate-sized student body for its K-8 grade band, with roughly balanced class sizes across the grades.
State testing results from the most recent school year show a picture of solid academic performance. A substantial majority of students scored at or above the proficient level in English language arts, and more than half did so in math. Science results varied by grade level: around half of fifth graders reached proficiency, while at the eighth-grade level the share was lower. Given the school’s grade span, it does not have a graduation rate, and no state testing data is available for grades that are not assessed. Overall, the proficiency rates put the school in a favorable position among Colorado elementary and middle schools, though the eighth-grade science result is a softer point a family might want to ask the school about.
The student body is overwhelmingly white, with a modest Hispanic population and small shares of other racial and ethnic groups. Data on the share of students eligible for free or reduced-price meals is not reported, which makes it difficult to assess the economic diversity of the enrollment. Similarly, information on students receiving special education services or English learner support is absent from the available records. A parent interested in those supports would need to contact the school directly.
Evergreen itself is a residential community in the Front Range foothills, roughly a half-hour drive west of Denver. Most residents commute to Denver for work, and the housing market is expensive relative to national norms, with high home values and rents. The town has a small downtown core along a main highway and is surrounded by extensive open space and parks, including Evergreen Lake and several Jefferson County open space areas. Population growth has been modest in recent decades, and the housing stock is predominantly owner-occupied. For families, this means a stable but costly community with strong outdoor recreational opportunities and a suburban feel spread across mountain terrain.
The parent Jefferson County district has seen notable recent developments. Voters approved a large bond measure in 2024 for capital improvements and technology, the first such bond in many years. The district also adopted a new elementary literacy curriculum aligned with the science of reading. More significantly, a plan to close many schools due to declining enrollment was announced in 2023 but reversed after community opposition; a committee continues to study potential consolidations. In the same election that approved the bond, voters recalled three school board members and replaced them, a shift driven by concerns over transparency and consolidation. While charter schools like Rocky Mountain Academy typically have some operational independence, they are still part of the district and could be affected by future consolidation discussions or boundary adjustments. Families considering this school should be aware of this broader district context.
Several other data points are absent from the available information. There is no reported data on chronic absenteeism, discipline, staffing ratios, or program offerings such as arts, music, or extracurriculars. The school’s civil rights data is also not provided. These are areas a prospective parent may want to explore directly with the school.
In sum, Rocky Mountain Academy of Evergreen offers a strong academic profile with particularly strong literacy outcomes, set within an affluent and stable foothills community. Its charter status provides some program flexibility, but it operates within a district facing enrollment pressures and governance changes. For a family that values solid test scores, a relatively small K-8 environment, and a high-cost but amenity-rich mountain-adjacent community, this school is worth a close look. The missing information on student support services and school climate means an in-person visit and conversation with the administration would be a necessary next step.
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