The top reported proficiency rate is 20% in English language arts. The lowest is 11% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Rocky Mountain Elementary School
Rocky Mountain Elementary School is a regular public school in Westminster, Colorado, serving kindergarten through fifth grade as part of Adams 12 Five Star Schools. The school sits within a large suburban city that spans Adams and Jefferson counties just north of Denver, an area that combines residential neighborhoods with a strong employment base in high-tech, medical, and energy sectors. Westminster has historically been auto-oriented, but a major mixed-use development called Downtown Westminster is adding a more walkable core with housing, retail, and office space.
The student body is predominantly Hispanic, making up the large majority of enrollment, with white students as the next largest group and small shares of Asian, Black, and multiracial students. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high-poverty school community. The school’s total enrollment is moderate for an elementary school in this grade band. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about the resources and supports offered for those populations.
State assessment results from the Colorado Measures of Academic Success show that proficiency rates in math, English language arts, and science are well below the statewide average. In math, the share of students scoring proficient or above is low. In ELA, roughly one in five students met that bar. Among fifth graders tested in science, about one in seven scored proficient or above. When compared with other schools in Adams County, Rocky Mountain Elementary’s overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades falls below the midpoint of the county’s districts. These results are a clear soft spot, and a family considering this school will want to understand what academic supports and interventions are in place.
Because this is an elementary school, there is no graduation rate to report. The available data did not include information on chronic absenteeism, discipline, staffing ratios, or program offerings such as art, music, or enrichment. Without that detail, a parent visiting the school would want to inquire about class sizes, student support staff, and the range of activities available outside the core curriculum.
Housing in the area around the school reflects a market where home values have seen a slight decline in the past year, while rents have edged up. The broader Westminster community offers a large trail network, including the Big Dry Creek Trail, and a developing downtown with parks, retail, and a commuter rail connection to Denver. Top employers in the city include Ball Corporation, Maxar, and several medical and technology firms, giving the area a stable economic base.
Rocky Mountain Elementary is a school serving a high-poverty community where state test scores are substantially below county medians. A parent considering this school will want to explore what academic improvement strategies the school and district are pursuing and what supports are available for students who are below grade level. The surrounding community provides solid employment and recreation options, and the school is part of a large district that may offer additional resources, though the district brief noted little recent change of lasting impact.
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