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Rocky Mountain Elementary School vs. Sunset Ridge Pk-8

Should you attend Rocky Mountain Elementary School or Sunset Ridge Pk-8? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Rocky Mountain Elementary School
3350 West 99th Avenue
Westminster, CO 80030
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Sunset Ridge Pk-8
9451 Hooker Street
Westminster, CO 80030
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 291 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Rocky Mountain Elementary School 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (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 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 349 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Sunset Ridge Pk-8 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-8
Total Students
291 students
349 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Rocky Mountain Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sunset Ridge Pk-8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Rocky Mountain Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sunset Ridge Pk-8.
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
22 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Rocky Mountain Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sunset Ridge Pk-8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Rocky Mountain Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sunset Ridge Pk-8 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Westminster Public Schools and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1631 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
#1565 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Rocky Mountain Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sunset Ridge Pk-8, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rocky Mountain Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sunset Ridge Pk-8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Westminster Public Schools and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rocky Mountain Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sunset Ridge Pk-8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Westminster Public Schools and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Rocky Mountain Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Sunset Ridge Pk-8 by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
15
Kindergarten Students
36
32
Grade 1 Students
47
43
Grade 2 Students
48
47
Grade 3 Students
42
38
Grade 4 Students
62
45
Grade 5 Students
56
47
Grade 6 Students
-
47
Grade 7 Students
-
35

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Rocky Mountain Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Sunset Ridge Pk-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Westminster Public Schools and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Rocky Mountain Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sunset Ridge Pk-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Westminster Public Schools and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
78%
83%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Rocky Mountain Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sunset Ridge Pk-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Westminster Public Schools and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Rocky Mountain Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sunset Ridge Pk-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Westminster Public Schools and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% White
15%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Rocky Mountain Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sunset Ridge Pk-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Westminster Public Schools and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Rocky Mountain Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sunset Ridge Pk-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Westminster Public Schools and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.37
0.30
This chart showcases the diversity score of Rocky Mountain Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sunset Ridge Pk-8, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Westminster Public Schools and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
84%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Rocky Mountain Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sunset Ridge Pk-8, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Westminster Public Schools and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Rocky Mountain Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sunset Ridge Pk-8, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Westminster Public Schools and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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