At a glance
Reported students
1,129
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
60
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado middle enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 273 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
502.5
Rocky Heights Middle School: 1,129 reported students.
State peer staffing position
85th percentile
18.8:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,225
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61.39
- Student–teacher ratio
- 20:1
What the reported data says about Rocky Heights Middle School
Rocky Heights Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Littleton. It is one of 88 current school records connected to Douglas County School District No. Re 1. NCES reports 1,129 students for 2024–25.
Among 273 middle schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 468 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.8:1, above the Colorado median of 15.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (69.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (11.1%). English learners represent 1.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Rocky Heights Middle School
- 1How do the reported 18.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 60 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 5.14 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 10.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 5.14
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.8
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.64
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White69.3%
- Hispanic11.1%
- Black1.6%
- Asian10.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Douglas County School District No. Re 1
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Cimarron Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,052 reported students
Mesa Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
852 reported students
Ranch View Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
829 reported students
Sagewood Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
816 reported students
Sierra Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
805 reported students
Mountain Ridge Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
752 reported students
Public schools near Rocky Heights Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Ridge Middle School Middle · Douglas County School District No. Re 1 | 07–08 | 752 | 2.3 mi |
| Cresthill Middle School Middle · Douglas County School District No. Re 1 | 07–08 | 558 | 2.4 mi |
| Ranch View Middle School Middle · Douglas County School District No. Re 1 | 07–08 | 829 | 4.8 mi |
| John Wesley Powell Middle School Middle · Littleton School District No. 6 in the county of Arapahoe | 06–08 | 509 | 5 mi |
| Newton Middle School Middle · Littleton School District No. 6 in the county of Arapahoe | 06–08 | 781 | 5.7 mi |
| Euclid Middle School Middle · Littleton School District No. 6 in the county of Arapahoe | 06–08 | 631 | 7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Rocky Heights Middle School
What grades does Rocky Heights Middle School serve?
Rocky Heights Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Douglas County School District No. Re 1.
How many students attend Rocky Heights Middle School?
Rocky Heights Middle School reported 1,129 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 273 Colorado middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,225 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Rocky Heights Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 18.8:1, based on 1,129 students and 60 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Colorado median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Rocky Heights Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Rocky Heights Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Douglas County School District No. Re 1 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Rocky Heights Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
10.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Rocky Heights Middle School in?
Rocky Heights Middle School is part of Douglas County School District No. Re 1, based in Castle Rock, CO, which operates 88 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Rocky Heights Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Mountain Ridge Middle School (2.3 mi), Cresthill Middle School (2.4 mi), Ranch View Middle School (4.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.